Giovan Giuseppe D'Arenzo, known locally as "Peppe u' Nir," died suddenly at the age of 49. His death prompted mourning across Ischia.
D'Arenzo was strongly connected to Ischia football and supported the club, particularly during the 1990s, according to local reports.
Black Armbands for Nocerina-Ischia Isolaverde
Ischia Calcio commemorated D'Arenzo during the Nocerina-Ischia Isolaverde match by wearing black armbands.
The match was presented as a memorial to D'Arenzo. It was scheduled for 20:00 during the third round of Serie D's Girone H.
Nuvola reported that D'Arenzo died on 15 September 2026.
Funeral Arrangements
Funeral rites were scheduled for 16 September 2026 at the parish of Sant'Antuono in Ischia, following departure from Via Vincenzo Di Meglio 193 in Barano.
That information gives residents and supporters a practical point of reference for paying their respects.
What Has Been Reported — and What Has Not
What the two local reports document is limited and specific: D'Arenzo's identity and nickname, his age, his longstanding support for Ischia football in the 1990s, the black-armband tribute at the Nocerina-Ischia Isolaverde fixture, and the date, church, and departure address for the funeral.
The reports do not state the cause of death. They provide limited biographical information beyond D'Arenzo's local identity and connection to Ischia football, and they do not give a full account of all public tributes or condolences.
