Paride Tumburus 1939 – 2015

Biography

Paride Tumburus was born on March 8, 1939, in Aquileia, a historic town in northeastern Italy. He grew up in this ancient Roman city, which would remain his home throughout his life. From an early age, Paride developed a passion for football, a sport that would define much of his identity and bring him into the wider Italian sporting community.

As a footballer, Paride devoted himself to the sport during an important era of Italian football history. His career spanned several decades, during which he competed and contributed to the game he loved. Though his name may not be widely recognized beyond dedicated football historians, he remained a part of Italy’s rich athletic heritage and the local pride of Aquileia’s sports culture.

Paride spent his entire life in Aquileia, making his home in the same place where he was born. On October 24, 2015, at the age of 76, he passed away in his beloved hometown following a heart attack. His life was marked by his deep connection to Aquileia and his enduring commitment to football, leaving behind memories of a man dedicated to the sport and his community.