Lucrezia Ciotti Father Siro Zorzi, parish priest of Dosson and Frescada, died at the age of 65 from cardiac arrest during the night between Tuesday, October 27 and Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The news has sparked deep sorrow in the Diocese of Treviso and in the communities where the priest served. Numerous messages of condolences have been sent to his family and to the faithful who knew him and appreciated his humanity and dedication.
Father Siro Zorzi dies at 65, the parish priest struck down by cardiac arrest.
The diocese of Treviso is mourning the sudden passing of Don Siro Zorzi , parish priest of Dosson and Frescada , who died during the night between Tuesday, October 27, 2026, and Wednesday, October 28, 2026, due to cardiac arrest . The priest , who was 65 years old, was in the rectory of Dosson, where he had lived since assuming leadership of the two parish communities.
The news was released by Monsignor Donato Pavone, vicar for the clergy, who announced the death on behalf of Bishop Michele, expressing the diocesan Church's grief. As reported by Tribuna Treviso , his lifeless body was discovered this morning after some people, not seeing him arrive, became concerned and tried to reach him in his room.
All rescue attempts proved futile.
" Dear all, it is with deep sorrow that I, on behalf of Bishop Michele, communicate to you the sad news of the sudden death, last night from cardiac arrest, of Father Siro Zorzi, parish priest of Dosson and Frescada ," reads the official statement. The date and location of the funeral have not yet been set: the diocese has announced that details will be released as soon as possible.
Parish priest found dead in rectory: who was Don Siro Zorzi?
Born in Biancade di Roncade on April 28, 1961, Father Siro Zorzi was ordained a priest on May 23, 1987. Throughout his career, he held various positions, including assistant to the Catholic Action for Young People and head of the Youth Ministry office for the Diocese of Treviso. His first experience leading a parish was in Porcellengo di Paese . Subsequently, from 2006 to 2017, he served in the communities of Istrana, Ospedaletto, and Villanova, before moving to Maerne di Martellago, where he remained until 2025.
On December 6th of last year he began his ministry in Dosson di Casier and Frescada di Preganziol , two parishes united by a shared path.
The news of his death brought deep sorrow to administrators, parishioners, and those who knew him. The mayor of Preganziol, Elena Stocco, remembered him, emphasizing " his great humanity, strength, and charisma in faith ," while the mayor of Casier, Renzo Carraretto, emphasized his ability to quickly win the affection of parishioners through his kindness and generosity. The diocese's final message read: " We join the Bishop in praying for him, for his family, for our presbytery, for the parishes where he served, and for our entire diocesan Church ."