Former Lazio striker Bruno Giordano has announced the death of his wife Susanna through an emotional Instagram post, revealing she passed away on April 14, 2026. The news has prompted an outpouring of condolences from the football community, particularly from his former clubs Lazio and Napoli.
In his verified social media statement, Giordano described Susanna as “una madre eccezionale” (an exceptional mother) and expressed profound grief over her loss. The message was shared jointly with their sons Marco and Rocco, who signed the post alongside him.
The announcement confirms Susanna was Giordano’s second wife. According to his Wikipedia biography, he had a daughter from his first marriage to Sabrina Minardi, who passed away the previous year. From his marriage to Susanna, Giordano had two sons who have followed in his footsteps by pursuing football careers, though they have not reached the same level of prominence as their father.
Lazio responded swiftly to the news with an official message of condolence published on their website and social media channels. The club stated: “La S.S. Lazio esprime il proprio profondo cordoglio all’ex bomber biancoceleste Bruno Giordano per la scomparsa della moglie” (S.S. Lazio expresses its deepest condolences to former white-and-blue striker Bruno Giordano for the loss of his wife).
The funeral arrangements have been confirmed as taking place on Friday morning at 11:00 AM local time at Chiesa San Pio X in Piazza della Balduina, Rome. This timing aligns with the announcement made by Giordano on Tuesday evening, April 14, 2026, which specified the service would occur “venerdì mattina alle ore 11:00” (Friday morning at 11:00).
Giordano’s playing career spanned from 1975 to 1992, during which he made significant contributions to several Italian clubs. His most notable stint was with Lazio from 1975 to 1985, where he made 203 appearances and scored 86 goals in Serie A. He later played for Napoli (1985-1988), Ascoli (1988-1989 and 1990-1992) and Bologna (1989-1990).
On the international stage, Giordano represented Italy between 1978 and 1985, earning 13 caps and scoring one goal for the senior national team. He also participated in the 1979 Olympic Games and was part of Italy’s U-21 squad from 1976 to 1983.
After retiring as a player, Giordano transitioned into coaching, beginning his managerial career in 1993 with Monterotondo. Over the following two decades, he held various coaching positions across Italy’s lower leagues and internationally, including stints with Fano, Crotone, Frosinone, Ancona, Nocerina, Lecco, Tivoli, L’Aquila, Reggiana, Catanzaro, Messina, Pisa, Ternana, Ascoli, and Tatabánya in Hungary, where his final coaching role ended in 2016.
The news of Susanna’s passing has resonated deeply within Italian football circles, particularly among Lazio supporters who remember Giordano as one of the club’s most beloved players from their golden era in the late 1970s and early 1980s. His legacy at Lazio includes being recognized as the player with the most goals scored in national competitions while wearing the biancoceleste jersey, with 18 goals in Coppa Italia and other domestic tournaments.
As the football community continues to express support for Giordano and his family during this difficult time, the focus remains on honoring Susanna’s memory as described by her husband: an exceptional mother and devoted partner. The funeral service at Chiesa San Pio X will provide an opportunity for family, friends, and well-wishers to pay their final respects.
For ongoing updates and official announcements regarding Bruno Giordano and his family, readers are encouraged to refer to verified sources including the official S.S. Lazio website and Giordano’s authenticated social media channels.
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