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236:. Due to Gigi’s high standards he insisted on Maria Vail, a local Italian resident, to maintain his home. When Gigi returned to Italy, as a token of his gratitude, he gifted Maria his bespoke sofa and a large stone Victorian Jardiniere, both of which remain in Maria’s home to this day.
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in the 70s and 80s, and following his death in 1981, the 1982–86 instalments of the tournament were named the Gigi
Peronace Memorial. Peronace moved to London, and bought a home in
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was interested in moving to Italy. He was put in contact with
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that Stock was the manager they wanted and the move was completed. That year
Peronace also negotiated the transfer of
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