Maria Fernanda Sacco, great-niece of Nicola Sacco, died on July 3, 2022. An active member of Amnesty International and an honorary member of the Sacco and Vanzetti Association located in Torremaggiore, Italy, she worked alongside activists, filmmakers, and scholars to preserve the memory of Sacco and Vanzetti. Her unwavering passion contributed to the development of both local and international events in the fight against the death penalty and the struggle for social justice, resulting in numerous appearances at conferences and community events. In 2010, she published I miei ricordi di una tragedia familiare (My Memories of a Family Tragedy). In her words, remembering Sacco and Vanzetti "can tell us about the ideals destroyed by an intolerant society" (213). She believed in a future where younger generations could raise their voices to live in a world without discrimination.
In honor of her lifelong commitment to keeping the memory of Sacco and Vanzetti alive, we will hold a moment of silence to remember Fernanda at this year's virtual meeting on August 23rd.
Fernanda Sacco with Matteo Marolla, President of the Sacco and Vanzetti Association
Photo credit: Michele Fazio
Maria Fernanda Sacco, great-niece of Nicola Sacco, died on July 3, 2022. An active member of Amnesty International and an honorary member of the Sacco and Vanzetti Association located in Torremaggiore, Italy, she worked alongside activists, filmmakers, and scholars to preserve the memory of Sacco and Vanzetti. Her unwavering passion contributed to the development of both local and international events in the fight against the death penalty and the struggle for social justice, resulting in numerous appearances at conferences and community events. In 2010, she published I miei ricordi di una tragedia familiare (My Memories of a Family Tragedy). In her words, remembering Sacco and Vanzetti "can tell us about the ideals destroyed by an intolerant society" (213). She believed in a future where younger generations could raise their voices to live in a world without discrimination.