I know it feels like not even you can
Remember the sound of her voice,
But it is up to you to remember her,
And carry on singing the song she wrote
Because she wrote it for you.
It was always for you.
We will sing your song, Mum. Now go peacefully with all our love.
Michael, the youngest of four brothers, is from an Italian immigrant family and has three children; Leanora, Gianluca and Fiora. He is married to Sally Connew-Volpe and they live in London. Michael joined the Royal Borough Of Kensington and Chelsea in October 1989 and founded Opera Holland Park in 1996.
Michael is a Chelsea supporter, and a fervent advocate of cultural engagement for all – neither of which are necessarily related.
My mother, Lidia
Me, sporting one of Mum’s razor-comb hairstyles
Mum and Dad with toddler Lou and baby Matt
Me, Matt and Sergio
School photo, 1977. I am far right, seated on the ground. Immediately behind me is David Hudson and to his left, with hands on his knees, is Patrick Richardson
My father’s family with Nonno Luigi at the back in the white shirt
Mum, with the sort of look we knew well!
Mum, with all her boys in Ravenscourt park
Mum (2nd left) with her sister Ines, and brothers Rolando and Isidoro
Matt
An early interest in photography did not last long.