A 31-year-old bartender known for his infectious smile was discovered lifeless in his London apartment, believed to have succumbed to a heart attack. Matteo Leone was found unconscious by his flatmates in the early hours of Sunday, January 4.
Emergency responders were alerted promptly, but unfortunately, Matteo could not be revived, with indications suggesting he passed away in his sleep. While awaiting the official post-mortem results, initial assessments lean towards a heart attack as the likely cause of his sudden demise.
Matteo was said to be content in his role as a bartender in London, as captured in a photo showing him cheerfully mixing a drink at the Looking Glass Cocktail Club in Shoreditch.
Originally from Canosa di Puglia, Matteo relocated to London after his studies to immerse himself in urban life and enhance his English skills. Having spent a significant part of his life in Castiglione Messer Raimondo, near Pescara, Matteo’s vibrant presence will be sorely missed by his family and friends.
His grief-stricken father, Graziano Leone, a police station chief in Pescara, flew to London immediately upon hearing the news. Matteo is survived by his mother and three siblings, with a memorial gathering held in his honor at Shoreditch Park the previous evening.
Plans are underway to repatriate Matteo’s remains to Italy. A close friend named Mirko expressed his sorrow, reminiscing about Matteo’s lively spirit and infectious laughter that will forever be cherished.
“Safe journey, Matté.”
