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Nilo Falcini RIP

27 December 202028 December 2020
History, Water Polo

We are sad to learn of the passing of Nilo Falcini who died on 5 November 2020, aged 82.

Nilo Falcini with London League team mates
Nilo wearing his goalkeeper red cap after an Over 40s London Water Polo League match.

Nilo joined Penguin in the 1970s and, while his son played in our junior team, Nilo was a first class goalkeeper and mainstay for our men’s second water polo team. His fellow teammates recall that he was very well-liked, always dependable, generous and kind to all.

Nilo Falcini in goal at Penguin summer party in 2005
Nilo in goal at the Penguin summer party at Hampton Open Air Pool in 2005.

Nilo was Club Captain in 1984, and won the Rob Derbyshire Trophy in 1991 and 2006 in recognition of the credit he had brought to the Club.

Nilo served on the Penguin Committee for many years with a stint as Club Treasurer from 2009-12.

Nilo Falcini water polo retirement
Nilo on his retirement from water polo after his final game for Penguin second team.

Even when he moved to Devon in 2012 he retained his connection with the Club as the Auditor for our accounts until the start of this year. He was a Penguin Vice President and Life Member.

Nilo Falcini receiving over 40s best player award in 2010
Nilo receiving the award for Best Over 40s Player from President and teammate Dave Bryan at the Penguin Dinner in 2010.

Our condolences to Nilo’s partner Ruth and his family.

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