Luca Antonio Zanin muore a 42 anni a Montecchio Precalcino

Luca Antonio Zanin Passes Away at Age 42 in Montecchio Precalcino

The community of Montecchio Precalcino is mourning the death of Luca Antonio Zanin, who has died at the age of 42 following a long illness, Il Giornale di Vicenza reported. Known throughout the town for his career in rink hockey, Zanin was a young father whose determination and love for life remained a constant example to those around him until his final days.

Rink Hockey Career and Promotion to Serie A2 with Hockey Montecchio Precalcino

Growing up in Montecchio Precalcino, Zanin developed a lifelong passion for rink hockey and competed at high levels. As a cornerstone of the local club, he played a central role in driving the team to a historic promotion to Serie A2 at the end of the 2010–2011 season. His goals proved decisive in securing the club’s first entry into the national second tier, sparking a successful era for the organization located on via Murazzo. Alongside his years in the green-and-white jersey of Hockey Montecchio Precalcino, the forward also spent a single season playing for Thiene before returning to his home club to finish his career with the first squad.

Tributes from the Rink Hockey Community and Family Mourning

Zanin’s involvement with Hockey Montecchio Precalcino continued into his later years as he transitioned to playing with the club’s Amatori veterani veteran squad. Following news of his passing, the club issued a statement honoring his memory, prompting an outpouring of condolences, memories, and tributes from players, opponents, fans, and rival clubs across Italy. Zanin is survived by his two young children, his partner Marta, his parents, and his sister Barbara.

Locker Room Presence and Work Life in the Automotive Sector

Teammates who shared the locker room with Zanin remember him as the glue of the squad. Operating primarily as a pivot with a natural scoring touch, he consistently prioritized the team, bringing an infectious energy to every session. Peers noted that whenever someone faced difficulties, whether on the rink or in personal life, Zanin possessed an innate ability to lift spirits instantly. Outside of sports—which included cycling, five-a-side football, and padel—he built a successful career in the automotive sector, ultimately earning the trust of colleagues and management to serve as a head mechanic at a prominent provincial firm.