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By Joanna DelBuono
Brooklyn Daily
Sheepshead Bay
Rose is a rose is a rose
A big bouquet of roses for Rose D’Anna. The centenarian celebrated her milestone birthday on April 28 at home with family, friends, and a frolic.
Margherita D’Anna told Standing O that the party lasted all day, with neighbors and friends dropping by to add their good wishes to her mom, who “spreads love and goodness” everywhere she goes.
Born in the beautiful Sicilian town of Belmonte Mezzagna as Rosaria Capizzi on April 22, 1913, the brave young women left the safety of home for America when she was 18 years old, and moved here to our own beautiful town. Here she met and wed her beloved Anthony, who was a paisano from Palermo. The couple raised three beautiful children, Joseph, Jeanette and of course Margherita. Rose is also the proud “nona” of seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
A great mom and an accomplished seamstress, Rose worked in dress factories sewing seams, hems, and zippers to make beautiful garments and gowns.
Standing O wanted to know the secret to Rose’s longevity.
“My mom is a vibrant, gifted woman who has a strong faith and character,” said Margherita. “She also has a glass of wine every day,” she quipped.
Standing O raises a glass of vino rose, and wishes Rose another 100 years of happy living.
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