The dwindling Sliema community, or what is left of it, is finding it hard to cope with the destruction of what was previously one of the most beautiful towns in Malta.

Was it those times when you ran Maltafly?

Totally in agreement here .

I felt today that the sad moment was also similar to that marking the passing of an age.

Of decency, fair play yes, and with an underlying mirth that always found a way of making its presence felt.

Where any moment was a good time to celebrate life.

It is a nostalgia, but we can all decide to retain or adopt the wonderful spirit that Dr Refalo had.

Michael and Blanche. What a lovely couple.

I always remember when he used to come to our house or to the PN club in Gzira and used to tease me no end.

Have such wonderful memories of that time. He and Mrs Refalo were such a lovely couple.

I can still remember him laughing, after a very heavy hailstorm in the 1970s, at how his children tried to sledge down Victoria Avenue on Blanche’s kitchen trays.

Condolences to the family he loved so much.