Author Topic: RIP Alessandro (Read 204716 times)

margo baggins · « **on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 06:21:02 »

Hello Geekhack,

I got some horrible news and it's with a very heavy heart that I let you all know that Allessandro passed away on Tuesday night.

I moderate on the forum bit-tech and his grandfather got in touch with us last night to let us know. We have a post here over on Bit-tech http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?p=3680081#post3680081 but really we don't know anything about it all.

I thought I should let everyone here know as I know he used to have an artisan section here and posted here quite a lot.

RIP Allesandro. A real shame to lose someone so young, my heart goes out to his family and friends.

Quote from: GeorgeK on Sat, 13 September 2014, 16:30:38

Hello all

I also moderate on Bit-Tech with margo and have been in contact with Alessandro's grandfather over the last day or so. Some people on Bit-Tech expressed an interest in making a donation towards a wreath for his funeral but instead Alessandro's grandfather would prefer donations to be made to a mental health charity. Should anyone here wish to donate then they can do so at:

https://www.justgiving.com/kidmod

(on Bit-Tech Alessandro went by the name KidMod-Southpaw)

BunnyLake · « **Reply #1 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 06:24:04 »

rest in peace good sir

Tym · « **Reply #2 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 06:40:01 »

Alessandro was always a nice guy, gonna miss him, he was the guy who inspired me to have a go with keycaps and even sold me my first novelty

RIP friend.

bueller · « **Reply #3 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 06:44:52 »

Very sad to hear. RIP Alessandro.

rowdy · « **Reply #4 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 06:56:03 »

RIP Alessandro

A little piece of him lives on in GH, and in every custom keycap that he made.

Condolences to his family and friends - it is always too soon.

mkawa · « **Reply #5 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 07:00:13 »

shocking and extremely sad news. i didn't have much contact with alessandro, but to know that he was going through such pain and to hear of his passing is heartbreaking

demik · « **Reply #6 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 07:01:50 »

Wow.

I feel for his family. Sucks he was going through so much crap that it made him do what he did.

Rip.

HendyZone · « **Reply #7 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 07:04:37 »

RIP Alessandro

My deepest condolences to his family and friends

BunnyLake · « **Reply #8 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 07:09:26 »

may he find more peace through death than he found in life

Grim Fandango · « **Reply #9 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 07:17:16 »

Damn. My condolences to those who were close to him.

baldgye · « **Reply #10 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 07:28:36 »

http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Some context: his grandfather asked to help spread the word to people and let them know in the hopes of prevention (reading the bittech post), yet nobody posted this on the front page of that forum or this.

demik · « **Reply #11 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 07:32:39 »

Quote from: baldgye on Sat, 13 September 2014, 07:28:36

http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Some context: his grandfather asked to help spread the word to people and let them know in the hopes of prevention (reading the bittech post), yet nobody posted this on the front page of that forum or this.

Thanks.

Im sure if any of us are dealing with stuff most of us are willing to lend an ear also.

Belfong · « **Reply #12 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 07:38:38 »

To take his own life, he must have thought there's no where else to turn to. I am shocked that a forum member would do this. I mean, a forum in itself is a place to talk about things - anonymously even. And I bet you all of us here would be willing to give an open ear or eyes and even you know we can Skype and talk it through. I urge anyone even thinking about this to shout it out in forums. Use a throwaway account. But talk about it, please.

RIP Alessandro.

epzy · « **Reply #13 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 07:45:38 »

Very sad news... rest in peace.

Halverson · « **Reply #14 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 08:26:07 »

Rest in peace man, I'll never forget you or your deliciously sweet looking cake caps.

tp4tissue · « **Reply #15 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 08:27:36 »

absyrd · « **Reply #16 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 08:40:25 »

RIP cake man. Sad to hear.

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #17 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 08:49:57 »

Prayers for his family.

Noko · « **Reply #18 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 08:53:43 »

Very sad, my thoughts are with his family.

Findecanor · « **Reply #19 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 08:57:27 »

I didn't get to know him, but I'm saddened to hear it.

Depression is a serious illness and not something that can shrug off by "cheering up", like many people think.
I have suffered from depression (got out through therapy and medication) and I would best liken it to a drug addiction - an addiction to feeling down.

user 18 · « **Reply #20 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 09:05:27 »

Rest in peace.

My condolences to the family as well.

infiniti · « **Reply #21 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 09:47:37 »

This is very sad.

I hope he found the peace he was looking for.

My thoughts and prayers go to his friends and family.

Lastpilot · « **Reply #22 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 09:52:45 »

I am deeply saddened and I wish him peace. I also wish I had gotten to know him more.

tbc · « **Reply #23 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 09:56:55 »

RIP Alessandro

super cool dude. i remember he was the first person i ever really talked with way back when.

Hyde · « **Reply #24 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 10:04:46 »

Quote from: Belfong on Sat, 13 September 2014, 07:38:38

To take his own life, he must have thought there's no where else to turn to. I am shocked that a forum member would do this. I mean, a forum in itself is a place to talk about things - anonymously even. And I bet you all of us here would be willing to give an open ear or eyes and even you know we can Skype and talk it through. I urge anyone even thinking about this to shout it out in forums. Use a throwaway account. But talk about it, please.

RIP Alessandro.

Yes I agree, this is what the open topic forum for.

When we need any form of help we should be able to find it here. For the future generations, let us know if anyone need to talk.

RIP Alessandro.

Flyersfan1 · « **Reply #25 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 10:11:49 »

While I unfortunately never had the pleasure of interacting with Alessandro, I know his work and personality were greatly admired here. I'm beyond saddened to hear of his passing. As some others have noted in this thread, I've also struggled with depression off and on since I was in my early teens so these types of tragedies really hit home for me.

My thoughts are with his family and with everyone who was close with him here.

taylordcraig · « **Reply #26 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 10:32:08 »

Quote from: Findecanor on Sat, 13 September 2014, 08:57:27

I didn't get to know him, but I'm saddened to hear it.

Depression is a serious illness and not something that can shrug off by "cheering up", like many people think.
I have suffered from depression (got out through therapy and medication) and I would best liken it to a drug addiction - an addiction to feeling down.

While this might be an accurate analogy I think it paints the wrong picture.
Often a drug user is helpless to their choices and a slave to their addiction; meaning they can't stop even if they want to, it's not as simple as choosing a different life.
This applies to both drugs and depression.

esoomenona · « **Reply #27 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 10:39:52 »

Another one lost... sad. He was so young as well. It's unfortunate. I'm glad I got to talk to him and know him a bit. He was funny, and had a nice imagination. His cake caps will always be a memory of mine on geekhack.

dustinhxc · « **Reply #28 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 11:15:24 »

Oh wow.. I didn't talk to him much, but I did buy a Gumrot ogre from him. It was a beautiful cap. He seemed like a very nice guy. RIP. My condolences.

codyeatworld · « **Reply #29 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 11:32:14 »

RIP Alessandro, you'll be missed on geekhack. <3

Input Nirvana · « **Reply #30 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 11:43:07 »

R.I.P with respect.

No matter how bad, devastating, soul-crushing and pointless everything seems...it's really not. It's just your perception (which can be changed) and perhaps your immediate surroundings (which can be changed).

Nothing around you is important enough to end your life over, and there is always something to live for, even if you can't see it right now. That's why it's important to talk to someone, to get that perspective.

You can walk and make a totally different life than what you have today, it's far easier than it seems. It's natural to move forward, you actually need to force things to stop.

Puddsy · « **Reply #31 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 12:25:16 »

katushkin · « **Reply #32 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 14:07:15 »

RIP Alessandro. GH has lost another great contributor.

No more, k?

noisyturtle · « **Reply #33 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 15:35:51 »

See you at the big switch tester in the sky, this cakes for you!

GeorgeK · « **Reply #34 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 16:30:38 »

Hello all

I also moderate on Bit-Tech with margo and have been in contact with Alessandro's grandfather over the last day or so. Some people on Bit-Tech expressed an interest in making a donation towards a wreath for his funeral but instead Alessandro's grandfather would prefer donations to be made to a mental health charity. Should anyone here wish to donate then they can do so at:

https://www.justgiving.com/kidmod

(on Bit-Tech Alessandro went by the name KidMod-Southpaw)

The charity promotes better mental health for all and exists to make sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone.

Thanks

George

demik · « **Reply #35 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 16:33:41 »

can we get a sticky for this like smallfry's?

rainb1ood · « **Reply #36 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 19:06:12 »

Rest in Peace Alessandro

Michael · « **Reply #37 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 19:29:17 »

Very sad. RIP buddy

sleepy916 · « **Reply #38 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 19:33:36 »

Sorry to hear, RIP Alessandro.

reaper · « **Reply #39 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 19:45:04 »

RIP Alessandro. You'll be remembered always along side SmallFry. Btw, was he the one that was making lava cake keycaps? Or was it watermelon keycap. I can't remember (getting old lol).

riotonthebay · « **Reply #40 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 19:45:22 »

I'm sorry to hear of this. My very best to his family and friends.

jdcarpe · « **Reply #41 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 20:45:26 »

Wow, this is very sad news.

RIP Alessandro. At least I'll always have the orange backspace key to remind me of you. You will be missed, buddy.

ApocalypseMaow · « **Reply #42 on:** Sat, 13 September 2014, 21:30:18 »

Condolences to both communities and his family... Never easy losing someone.

R.I.P Alessandro

hashbaz · « **Reply #43 on:** Sun, 14 September 2014, 18:25:31 »

Terrible news. Deepest condolences to his friends and family. He was a part of this community and he'll be missed here.

Quote from: GeorgeK on Sat, 13 September 2014, 16:30:38

Hello all

I also moderate on Bit-Tech with margo and have been in contact with Alessandro's grandfather over the last day or so. Some people on Bit-Tech expressed an interest in making a donation towards a wreath for his funeral but instead Alessandro's grandfather would prefer donations to be made to a mental health charity. Should anyone here wish to donate then they can do so at:

https://www.justgiving.com/kidmod

(on Bit-Tech Alessandro went by the name KidMod-Southpaw)

The charity promotes better mental health for all and exists to make sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone.

margo, do you want to edit this into the OP?

Lurch · « **Reply #44 on:** Mon, 15 September 2014, 10:16:01 »

Quote from: BunnyLake on Sat, 13 September 2014, 07:09:26

may he find more peace through death than he found in life

these are always my wishes for those who have recently 'left' us.

RIP, Alessandro.

dorkvader · « **Reply #45 on:** Mon, 15 September 2014, 16:43:19 »

Depression is a terrible thing to go through. This is very saddening news. I remember him as an excellent person, very kind and good to deal with.

vivalarevolución · « **Reply #46 on:** Tue, 16 September 2014, 21:59:40 »

This is the sort of news that I hate to hear. I hope that those are suffering the same sort of pain have the courage to seek the help they need. He will be missed by more people than he knew.

atlas3686 · « **Reply #47 on:** Thu, 25 September 2014, 07:24:53 »

Very sad

RIP Alessandro.

Thechemist · « **Reply #48 on:** Fri, 26 September 2014, 10:13:44 »

my condolences go out to his family.

ynrozturk · « **Reply #49 on:** Wed, 01 October 2014, 06:55:58 »

Terrible news, my thoughts go out to his family.

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Author Topic: RIP Alessandro (Read 204716 times)