Resident at Shelton facility marks 100th birthday

Anna Mae Finnucan shows off a special cake to mark her 100th birthday. / Contributed photo


SHELTON - Anna Mae Finnucan, a resident at Crosby Commons Assisted Living Community, celebrated her 100th birthday earlier this month. 

Anna Mae Finnucan

A longtime New York Yankees fan, she requested a Yankees-themed party and was delighted to receive a donation of 100 New York Yankees baseball caps for the occasion.

The hats were distributed at the party and given out “to Yankees fans only” according to Finnucan's wishes.
A group photo was taken and a bouquet of flowers, along with a New York Yankees birthday cake, were presented to her.

A community volunteer entertained residents with melodies on the piano and cake and punch were served.

For more information about Crosby Commons, visit www.crosbycommons.org.


This post is taken from a press release from Untied Methodist Homes.

Woman, 102, honored as she bids farewell to Seymour

Clara Amodio, seated, is joined at the Callahan House in Seymour by friends Samuel Dmytryshyn, 97, right, and Laura Bengivengo, 96. 

Bengivengo, Amodio's neighbor at Callahan House, checked up on her daily. / Contributed photo

SEYMOUR - Clara Amodio, who just turned 102, is leaving the Seymour Housing Authority’s Callahan House after 22 years of residency.  

Despite her age, she retains the wit and charming personality that has made her one of the most beloved residents at the Callahan House.

She arrived at the facility shortly after its opening and has long been a fixture there. Amodio will be leaving to live with her daughter in Pompano Beach, Fla. after spending most of her life here in Connecticut.  She is looking forward to sitting in the sun and watching the ships sail by not to mention a much-deserved break from the harsh New England winters.
 

First Selectman,Kurt Miller, and Seymour Housing Authority Director David Keyser, were both on hand last week for a farewell celebration organized by the head of the tenant association, Dominick Bellucci.

Bellucci, who said he had ample time to get to know Amodio, described her as sweet and funny, while Keyser called her “the ideal tenant.”  

Amodio, who has only recently been using a wheelchair, had all the residents laughing and smiling as they lined up to say goodbye.  

Miller said, “What a pleasure it is to be invited today, though we’re sad to see Clara go.”  

This information is taken from a press release from the Office of the First Selectman.

 

Centenarian congratulated

First Selectman Kurt Miller congratulates Rose Petrowski. / Contributed photo

SEYMOUR - The Town of Seymour wishes resident Rose Petrowski a very happy 100th birthday.
First Selectman W. Kurt Miller joined her family, friends, and neighbors at Smithfield Gardens for a luncheon celebration Monday afternoon, her actual birthday.

Rose said she was eager to meet the First Selectman because she used to work for the mayor of West Haven.  Miller said, “I was honored to share this special day with Rose.”
Rose and luncheon attendees sang and enjoyed birthday cake in the dining room at Smithfield Gardens.  Rose was joined by her son Robert Caroti and his wife, Joan, of Orange.

This is the third of four birthday celebrations Rose will be attending.
She celebrated with family on Saturday, with church friends and family on Sunday, and will have a ladies luncheon on Tuesday. 
Smithfield Gardens is an assisted-living facility on Smith Street.


The above information was provided by the Office of the First Selectman.