Farewell to Oscar Zanoncini; Varese Calcio also mourns him
The Varese area is in deep mourning following the death of Oscar Zanoncini, 56, a State Police inspector, who was killed in a tragic traffic accident that occurred late Tuesday morning along the Varesina road, in the municipality of Tradate. The accident occurred shortly after noon and involved the motorcycle on which the police officer was riding and a car. The exact circumstances of the incident are still being investigated by law enforcement, who responded to the scene to conduct the necessary investigations.
The news of Zanoncini’s death has deeply moved his colleagues, friends, and members of the public who had come to know him and appreciate his professional and personal qualities. For the past three years, Zanoncini had served as head of the police station at the Ospedale di Circolo in Varese, where he had earned the trust and respect of both the medical and administrative staff.
The Sette Laghi Local Health Authority remembered him as a reassuring and approachable presence, capable of carrying out his duties with competence, poise, and great sensitivity. In addition to his professional skills, colleagues and hospital staff emphasized his kindness, humanity, and concern for others. The grief expressed by the community of Cantello—a town where Zanoncini was also known for his involvement in volunteer activities—was particularly profound.
He was a member of the Municipal Civil Protection Group, contributing to community initiatives with willingness and a spirit of service. The volunteers remembered him with words of great affection, emphasizing how much his loss represents a painful blow to the entire community.
News of the tragedy also shook the Varese sports community, where Zanoncini was active as a coach and passionate fan. USD Cantello Belfortese expressed its sympathy to the family, joining the numerous messages of condolence received from across the region.
Particularly touching was the message from Varese Calcio, which expressed solidarity with Matilde Zanoncini, the inspector’s daughter and a player on the club’s first women’s team.
