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“My father Salvatore didn’t have much himself. But he taught me trust in God, gratitude and that everything in life comes back at some point,” says Marco Spitaleri. Six years ago, the 32-year-old boarded a coach alone in Sicily with nothing but 200 euros in his pocket and the hope of a better life to leave a poor situation for a better life.
“When I arrived in Linz, I had nothing,” says the young Sicilian, “and now I have had the Pizzeria Luna here in Kremsmünster for two years and, together with my friend Stefanie, two wonderful children, Salvatore and Sofia.”
Hot food and gifts
It was very difficult for him back then to leave the sun, sea and family – mother and sister – behind. His father, who died at the age of 47, had already been dead for three years at that time. But now he has a good future ahead of him. “The people in Austria only have to open their eyes once and they will immediately see how well most of us are doing here.” That’s what we need to be grateful for.
His father Salvatore never had much himself, but he always shared what little he had. He now wants to pass on a little of his own happiness. “I will open my pizzeria on December 25th from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for all those who are not feeling as well as me,” says Marco Spitaleri. “There will be a hot meal and gifts for the children.” He chose this day very consciously: “My father died nine years ago on the morning of December 25th. But this year he will definitely be right here at the table with us on this day.” His mother Daniela will also be there in his thoughts, but the journey from Sicily is too difficult for her.
He had no idea how many people would actually come to his pizzeria that day. But he hopes for many, because he knows that there are many refugees in Kremsmünster from Ukraine and other countries for whom it is particularly difficult at Christmas. And that the local Red Cross market also has a lot of customers who can’t afford much. He wanted to give them a little joy with this Christmas campaign. “Some companies and people in my area have already offered me their support,” says the 32-year-old, who speaks of a “sensational community and warm welcome” here in Kremsmünster: “If the campaign is a success, then I would like to see it repeat next year.” And if there are any food or gifts left over, he will donate them, says Marco Spitaleri. A warm smile flashes across his face: “Sharing your joy is what gives life meaning.”
Marco Spitaleri doesn’t just give warm food combined with hope. He gives faith in the Christmas miracle.
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