LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring centenarian Mary Pellettieri upon the
occasion of her designation for special recognition by Dominican Village
of Amityville, New York, at its Annual Dinner Dance on May 14, 2011

WHEREAS, The quality and richness of life in the communities of New York
State are enriched and sustained through the contributions of individ-
uals whose long and purposeful lives personify the values of family,
faith, and citizenship; and
WHEREAS, A citizen of such worthy purpose and good works is Mary
Pellettieri, an exceptional centenarian whose zest for life and concern
for others has enriched and inspired the lives of all those who have had
the opportunity to know and love her; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend such individuals as Mary Pellettieri, who have touched the lives
of so many; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor soon
to be 100 years young Mary Pellettieri upon the occasion of her desig-
nation for special recognition by Dominican Village, and Long Island's
Amityville community, at Dominican Village's Annual Dinner Dance on
Saturday, May 14, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Dominic and located in West-
ern Suffolk County, Dominican Village is a non-sectarian, not-for-pro-
fit, Independent and Assisted Living Retirement Community, with Respite
Care, which provides a beautiful living environment, enabling Mary
Pellettieri and its 265 other residents to live their lives with relaxa-
tion, a choice of activities, opportunities for socializing, and a sense
of purpose; and
WHEREAS, Mary Pellettieri was born on May 13, 1911 to Dominick Pellet-
tieri and the former Isabel DiVitro; both Dominick and Isabel were born
in Laurenza, Italy where they were farmers; when they immigrated to New
York they took up residence on Lafayette Street in Manhattan; it was
there that Mary was born and where her father worked as a metal ceiling
contractor and painter; and
WHEREAS, Mary Pellettieri and her three brothers and three sisters
lived on Lafayette Street until her father moved the family to the Bronx
where he installed metal ceilings throughout their entire home; and
WHEREAS, As a young girl Mary attended St. Patrick's Academy and Imma-
culate Conception Church on Gunhill Road in the Bronx and, always
preferring traveling with groups, she especially loved going to the
Bronx Zoo and the Botanical Gardens; and
WHEREAS, Mary Pellettieri later attended the Manhattan Trade School in
New York and worked in customer service with John Wanamaker and Company
and Macy's; and
WHEREAS, Though she never married or had children, she treasures and
enjoys her nine nieces and nephews as though they were her own; her
hobby was sewing and she still loves to cook, her favorite recipe being
zucchini pie, and to play bingo; and
WHEREAS, Mary Pellettieri attributes her longevity to healthy eating
and to her beloved faith; she has been a Dominican Village resident
since April 2001 and is fond of saying, with much enthusiasm, "I Love
New York"; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished woman 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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to publicly recog-
nize those who have reached the remarkable age of 100 and who have

witnessed and celebrated the innovations, cultural developments and
awesome achievements of this country during the past 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
honor centenarian Mary Pellettieri upon the occasion of her designation
for special recognition by Dominican Village at its Annual Dinner Dance
on May 14, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mary Pellettieri.