Honor 100th Birthday Milestone

April 16, 1918, in New York City; as one of six children, she and her family lived in the Yorkville section of Manhattan before they outgrew their home and relocated to Astoria, Queens; and WHEREAS, Upon graduating from Julia Richmond High School, Eleanor M. Irrera began working for the Joseph Horak Law Office in Astoria; she went on to work with his son, Joseph Horak, Jr, where she remained until her retirement at the age of 87, from what is now known as The Danker Agency; and WHEREAS, On September 24, 1950, Eleanor married George J. Vito, and together they raised two daughters, Gail Ann and Gina Marie, in Astoria, New York; she lost her beloved husband on September 25, 1974; and WHEREAS, Today, Eleanor M. Vito is the proud grandmother of one grandson, George J. Kantor, with whom she shares a very special bond; and WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian, with her zest for life, has inspired and enhanced the lives of her family and friends; she has experienced the incredible joys and sorrows characteristic of and reserved for those with the stamina and courage to savor a full life; and WHEREAS, Eleanor M. Vito has enriched the lives of those around her through her joyous and sincere love for others and through the quiescent charm and wisdom which comes only from a fullness of years; and WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to publicly recognize those who have reached such a remarkable age and who have witnessed and celebrated the innovations, cultural developments and awesome achievements of this country during the last century, while themselves contributing to the growth and excellence of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Eleanor M. Vito upon the occasion of her 100th Birthday; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Eleanor M. Vito.