Both born and raised in Florence, they are married and have a daughter, Costanza. In May 2000, they left as fidei donum missionaries for Turkey, where they lived for 21 years. Their mission took place mainly in the remote East of Anatolia, in a predominantly Kurdish area that is a destination for Afghan and Iranian refugees. Upon returning in 2021, they chose to move to Ragusa, in Sicily, where they serve at a family counseling center and support Father Cesare Geroldi. Their bond with Turkey continues: not only through summer visits, but also by continuing to support what they call “la scuolina”, set up for refugee girls and women. Roberto is the author of 3 books: Dost, Via dello Stupore and Cristalli di Neve, fiocchi di Cotone, whose correction and revision Gabriella helped with.