Fabio Pedranzini, 55, disappeared from the holiday caravan he shared with his partner Mark Riley at Upton Towans near Gwithian, Hayle, his body was spotted by a police drone after a massive searchOlivier Vergnault and Joe Smith News Reporter08:25, 25 May 2026Updated 08:29, 25 May 2026A loving and proud son jumped from a cliff in Cornwall to his death after his family refused to accept that he was gay, an inquest has heard.‌"Lovely, kind" Fabio Pedranzini was reported missing to Devon and Cornwall Police after disappearing from the holiday caravan he shared with his partner Mark Riley last year, the hearing was told.‌Fabio, who had a senior position with Fujitsu and was in charge of 300 people, had vanished from the caravan at Upton Towans near Gwithian, Hayle, last year, Cornwall Live reports.‌The inquest in Truro last week heard how the 55-year-old Italian national was discovered dead at the bottom of a cove in Cornwall below where his phone and other belongings were discovered two days after going missing on March 21, 2025.Emergency workers recovered Fabio’s body after it was spotted by a police drone on the second day of a multi-agency search on March 23 last year near where his Apple Watch had last pinged with his location.‌Fabio's partner Mark Riley told the hearing held on May 12 how the pair had been together for 18 months after first meeting online. As friendship turned into a romantic relationship the two made plans to move in together.In his statement to the court Mr Riley said: "Fabio was a lovely person. He was so kind and saw the best in everyone."He was so proud of his family and of the hard work his dad did all his life. He loved his parents very much."‌Mr Riley said Fabio had only come out as gay to his family after being married to a woman for 30 years about eight years prior to his death, which he said put a strain on his relationship with his parents.He said Fabio's family would not accept his sexuality and he encouraged him to open up to them and speak to his dad. He told the inquest that Fabio's family did not seem pleased for him that the pair would be moving together."His sexuality was an embarrassment to his family," Mr Riley said. "They told him he would be disowned. They didn't want him to bring me with him to Italy. Fabio's dad had been his rock in his life and that was hard for Fabio."‌A senior figure at Fujitsu, Fabio was a well-regarded member of staff overseeing 300 people across multiple teams.The inquest heard how the strained relationship with his family became very difficult for Fabio and as the months passed he became delusional and increasingly paranoid.Mr Riley added: "Fabio went to Italy to mend things with his family. He spoke to his dad about everything but his dad encouraged him to have a relationship with another woman. He told him how Hitler would have dealt with gay people.‌"His mum was ashamed to be seen walking around with him. By the time we went on holiday in Cornwall Fabio looked wrecked. He was in turmoil about everything going on with his family. He needed to rest."He told the inquest that when the pair arrived at the caravan park Fabio had a paranoid episode and even disappeared for three hours only to come back cold and soaking wet.He said after being informed that Fabio's body had been recovered from the bottom of a cliff he had to return home to Surrey and found notes left by Fabio saying he was sorry to everyone for everything and that he "wanted to get out of the dark place he was in".‌In a statement read out at the inquest on behalf of Fabio's family, his sister Cristiana and his ex wife Antonella said Fabio was the "most generous and thoughtful person who cared about the well being of people around him".They said Fabio had a strong work ethic and took pride in his career and in his work."His ability to deliver complex projects and his commitment to getting the job well done was endless," they told the hearing.‌Cristiana added: "Outside work Fabio loved food and cooking, wine and design. He loved his garden at home. He created calm and beauty all around him. Fabio found joy in the little things. He was trusting and caring and generous. His family meant a great deal to him."Fabio's Italian relatives told the inquest how in the months before his death they found him withdrawn and he lost weight. They said they thought it was his relationship with Mark which led to a change in his behaviour.They told the hearing: "It was evident that Fabio was under considerable emotional strain during that period. He gave up many aspects of his life, like his hobbies, interests and friends. He was fading away."‌Fabio's family said they could see how lonely he was feeling and told the hearing that the 55-year-old had wanted to contact people in his past to make amend."Fabio was a strong, intelligent and sensitive man who was adverse to conflict," they added. "He became isolated. His death followed a period of degradation in his emotional wellbeing."The inquest also heard how Fabio had been working at Fujitsu at the time of the Post Office scandal which may have put additional pressure on his life.‌A post-mortem report found that Fabio died from multiple injuries consistent with a fall from great height and his death would have been instantaneous.A police report found no suspicious circumstances or third party involvement in Fabio's death. A CID investigation found that Fabio's mental health had been suffering and he had paranoid thoughts that may have contributed to his decision to end his life.Andrew Cox, the senior coroner for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly said Fabio had been experiencing a lot of stress for a number of reasons. He said the last phone call Fabio made to Mr RIley had been minutes before his death and the phone and other items were discovered above where his body was later located.Article continues belowMr Cox said: "It is shortly after ending that call that it is more likely than not that Fabio took his own life and intended to do so."The coroner recorded a conclusion of suicide.For emotional support you can call the Samaritans 24-hour helpline on 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org, visit a Samaritans branch in person or go to the Samaritans website.