Leon Barretto remembers grandfather Miguel: “Hope you and Tito Mito are celebrating up there”

• Leon Barretto honored his late grandfather, Miguel Barretto, with a heartfelt birthday tribute on Instagram Stories
• He shared a photo of Miguel outdoors, capturing his calm and composed demeanor
• In his message, Leon expressed deep admiration and love, referring to his grandfather as the “greatest of all time” and reflecting on how much he misses him daily
• He also conveyed hope that Miguel was reunited with the late Mito Barretto in the afterlife

Leon Barretto paid tribute to his late grandfather, Miguel Barretto, in a heartfelt message on social media on Monday, September 29.

Taking to Instagram Stories, Leon shared a photo of Miguel wearing sunglasses and a hat, seated outdoors with a calm and composed demeanor. Alongside the image, Leon wrote a touching note that reflected his love and longing for his grandfather.

“Happy birthday to the goat himself. we miss u everyday pike. hope u and tito mito are celebrating up there. we love u!” Leon wrote.

The message, though brief, carried deep sentiment as Leon honored Miguel’s memory on his birthday. By calling him the “GOAT,” or “greatest of all time,” Leon underscored the admiration and respect he holds for his grandfather. His words also showed a mix of affection and grief, as he expressed missing Miguel daily while hoping that he and the late Mito Barretto, Miguel’s son, were together in the afterlife.

The tribute follows the family’s recent expressions of remembrance for their departed loved ones. Members of the Barretto family have often taken to social media to commemorate important dates and milestones, offering glimpses of how they continue to honor their bonds despite loss.

Leon’s post quickly resonated with followers who have witnessed the family’s enduring closeness through the years. The young social media personality is the only son of actress Marjorie Barretto, and he has consistently shown devotion to his family both in public and private moments.

Miguel Barretto, patriarch of the Barretto clan, passed away in 2019. His passing was deeply felt not only by his family but also by those familiar with the prominent showbiz family he helped raise. Since then, tributes from his children and grandchildren continue to mark occasions like birthdays, underscoring how his presence remains alive in their hearts.

Marjorie Barretto is a former actress and politician. She is considered part of the prominent Barretto showbiz family as the sister of Claudine and Gretchen Barretto. Aside from being a single mother to five children — including Dani, Julia, Claudia, Leon, and Erich — she has also proven her resilience and strength in facing controversies and personal challenges, including her annulment from Dennis Padilla and other past public issues that has made headlines through the years.

As previously reported by KAMI, Marjorie Barretto shared her pride for Erich after being accepted to Oxford's Summer Courses in Psychology. The actress posted photos from their July trip to the United Kingdom highlighting Erich's courage and determination. Marjorie admitted feeling both worried and proud as she let her daughter be independent for the first time. Meanwhile, Marjorie Barretto also brought joy and excitement to her fans on social media.

Marjorie showcased several pictures on her Instagram from Claudia's birthday. Claudia was dressed in all white on her special day this year, celebrating with her family. But what truly touched the hearts of many was Marjorie's heartfelt message to Claudia.

Source: KAMI.com.gh