Wednesday, May 5, 2021

AFTV confirm Claude Callegari will be driven past the Emirates ‘one last time’ in touching gesture following his death

AFTV confirmed that Claude Callegari’s funeral will be held on Friday and he will be driven past the Emirates Stadium for one last time.

Claude was long-time regular on AFTV, which was founded in 2012, along with DT, Ty and presenter Robbie Lyle.

Popular Arsenal fan Claude Callegari sadly passed away in March

AFTV

Popular Arsenal fan Claude Callegari sadly passed away in March

He was a popular guest with numerous passionate rants about Arsenal’s troubles.

He tragically died of natural causes in March aged just 58.

In a post on Twitter, AFTV wrote: “On Friday 7th May our friend Claudio ‘Claude’ Callegari will be laid to rest.

“At 11/11.30 Claude will be driven past the Emirates Stadium for the last time, and there will be a wreath laid on the roundabout by the stadium if you would like to pay your respects.”

In a post written on social media following Claude’s death, his family thanked fans for their ‘ongoing support’.

“My family and I would like to thank everyone for their ongoing support and kind words during this extremely distressing time,” the post read.

“I am now able to officially confirm that my father passed away from natural causes relating to his health.

Arsenal put a classy tribute to Claude in their programme last month

Arsenal put a classy tribute to Claude in their programme last month

“I hope this will ensure an end to any speculation regarding the matter and our privacy can continue to be respected whilst we make arrangements for his funeral. Thank you.”



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