The last survivor of the Armenian Genocide passed away at the age of 98 in Cerchiara (Calabria), Italy.

Sergio ( Sarkis ) Musceghian, was taken and raised by Italian missionaries. He lived much of his life between Puglia and Calabria where he ended his days, journalist Jean Eckian reported from Paris.

In his eulogy to Sarkis, Cerchiara Mayor Antonio Carlomagno, paid tribute to the man “of great dignity and moral rectitude”.

“Community of Cerchiara di Calabria had the pleasure and honor of meeting during memorial moments of this great tragedy of the Armenian people, still waiting for justice in history and men. We were honored to meet with him and the history of his people. Sarkis thank you,”said Mayor Antonio Carlomagno.

In the last years of his life, Sarkis Musceghian, devoted much of his time to discuss the fate of the Armenian people, especially during the commemorations of the 24th April. “I can not miss an opportunity when we speak of the fate of my people,” he said.