BIOGRAPHY

Fioriglio was born in Sciacca, Sicily, Italy on 11 January 1912. At the age of 24, she married Vincenzo Restivo, a major marshal in the army. After marrying, in November 1936, she moved to Agrigento, her husband’s hometown. The couple had seven children, but three died as infants. Her family also included another centenarian—her sister, Angelina, who lived in Sciacca and passed away a few months after turning 100.

When asked about the secret to her longevity, she credited a healthy and serene lifestyle, free from excess. She never smoked and maintained a diet centered on light meals, occasionally accompanied by a glass of fine wine.

RECOGNITION

The mayor of Sciacca, Fabio Termine, congratulated Fioriglio on her 111th birthday. Many Italian news outlets also reported on the occasion.

Her age was validated by the ESO on 1 February 2022.

Following the passing of 111-year-old Giuseppa Comandè on 8 July 2022, she became the Oldest Living Person in Sicily.

Following the passing of 114-year-old Claudia Baccarini, she became the 2nd-oldest living person in Italy, only after Lucia Laura Sangenito.

ATTRIBUTION

* “La più longeva di Sicilia e’ di Sciacca, oggi festeggia i suoi 111 anni” – Risoluto, 11 January 2023

* “Grande festa a Sciacca per i 112 anni di Francesca Fioriglio: e la donna piu anziana della Sicilia” – Agrigento Notizie, 14 January 2024

* “Agrigento, Francesca Fioriglio ha compiuto 113 anni” – Sicilia24ore, 13 January 2025

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