BIOGRAPHY

Anna Maria Capozzo was born in Molinara, Campania, Italy, on 24 January 1911. In 1932, she married Rocco Luigi Baldino, and the couple had four children: Donata, Filippo, Cosimo and Vincenzo.

In 1953, she emigrated to the United States with her family. They settled in Oyster Bay, New York, where she embraced her new life while maintaining a strong connection to her Italian roots. In 1986, she returned to Molinara, where she lived with her daughter Donata (who returned to Italy before her) until her passing. Her three sons remained to live in the United States. Locally known as “Maria l’Americana” for her time in the U.S., she remained fluent in English and maintained close ties with her American family.

Her 110th birthday in January 2021 was marked by tributes from local officials and her large family, including nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-granddaughter. The celebration featured a visit from Mayor Giuseppe Addabbo and community members, who honored her with a tricolor sash, a parchment, and red roses. The event also included a video call with relatives in London and Argentina.

Anna Maria Capozzo passed away in Molinara, Campania, Italy, on 24 July 2021, at the age of 110 years, 181 days.

RECOGNITION

Capozzo’s age was verified by Paolo Scarabaggio and validated by the ESO on 29 March 2021.

ATTRIBUTION

* “Fortore, è boom centenari: oggi i 109 anni di Anna Maria” – Il Mattino, 24 January 2020

* “Più forte di guerre e pandemie, Molinara festeggia i 110 anni di nonna Anna Maria” – Anteprima24.it, 24 January 2021

* “Record nel Sannio: Annamaria festeggia 110 anni” – Ottopagine, 24 January 2021

* “Molinara piange Anna Maria Capozzo: addio alla ‘nonnina’ di 110 anni” – ntr24, 25 July 2021

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