Honor Isabelle Sfinas’ 100th Birthday

Senate Resolution No. 2866 BY: Senator GRIFFO CONGRATULATING Isabelle R. Sfinas upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to commemorate and recognize certain milestones celebrated by citizens of this great Empire State; and WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their past contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and valuable asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Isabelle R. Sfinas upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday; and WHEREAS, Born on February 6, 1920, in Revere, Massachusetts, Isabelle R. Sfinas was one of nine children of Frank and Catherine Rubbicco; and WHEREAS, Isabelle R. Sfinas lived on Tapley Avenue in Revere, where one of her three sisters still resides; and WHEREAS, On June 18, 1939, Isabelle R. Sfinas married Victor Fuccillo; together, the couple raised four children, Carl, Frank, Carmella and Catherine; and WHEREAS, In 1951, Victor Sfinas passed away; it was then Isabelle R. Sfinas went to work as a seamstress and dressmaker to support her family; and WHEREAS, She then married Charles Sfinas, and together they were blessed with a son, Christos; and WHEREAS, In 1960, the couple moved to New York Mills, New York, where they owned and operated Courtview Restaurant on Charolette Street until going their separate ways; Isabelle R. Sfinas then went to work at the Mid-York Library; and WHEREAS, In addition to her five children, today, Isabelle R. Sfinas is the loving grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Isabelle R. Sfinas, with her zest for life, has inspired and enhanced the lives of her family and friends; and WHEREAS, This exceptional centenarian 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, Isabelle R. Sfinas 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 Isabelle R. Sfinas upon the occasion of celebrating her 100th Birthday; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Isabelle R. Sfinas.