Canadian soccer player and coach Jason Di Tullio has passed away.
Born on January 6, 1984, in Montreal, Canada, Di Tullio began his pro career in 2002 with the Montreal Impact of the USL A-League and later the USL First Division.
He scored his only professional goal on 17 July 2002, which was a game-winner against the Vancouver Whitecaps.
At the end of his rookie season in 2002, Di Tullio was awarded the Impact’s 2002 Unsung Hero Award. In 2004, he won the league title with the Impact.
Di Tullio retired in 2007 at the age of 23, following his fifth knee surgery since 2004, including missing the entire 2007 season.
In total, Di Tullio played 75 games for the Impact, starting 56, with one goal and four assists.
After his retirement, he opened the Football School “École de Soccer DiTullio-Ribeiro” alongside Antonio Ribeiro.
On September 4, 2020, the Montreal Impact announced the creation of a new U23 team, with Di Tullio becoming the head coach of the club’s newly formed reserve team.
In March 2021, he returned to the first team (now known as CF Montreal) as an assistant coach.
Jason Di Tullio Cause Of Death
Jason Di Tullio was diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma in June 2021. He died on July 28, 2022, at the age of 38, as a result of the cancer.
Jason Di Tullio Wife
Jason Di Tullio could have been married but information on his wife remains undisclosed.
Jason Di Tullio Children
The late Di Tullio had no children.
Jason Di Tullio Parents
No information about his parents.
Jason Di Tullio Siblings
No information about his siblings.
Jason Di Tullio Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth of $1 million at the time of his death in 2022.
Jason Di Tullio Funeral
His funeral will be held very soon. Details are not yet out.
Source: Kingaziz.com