BIOGRAPHY

Nella Faleri was born in Monteroni d’Arbia, Tuscany, Italy, on 2 April 1915. More precisely, she was born on the Le Madonne farm in San Fabiano, not far from the center of Monteroni d’Arbia. She had at least one daughter, Lucia.

On both her 108th and 109th birthdays, she was visited by the mayor of Monteroni d’Arbia, Gabriele Berni. At 108, when asked about the secret to her longevity, she replied with a mischievous smile, “I eat everything, and I’ve never been on a diet.” At the time, she still played canasta in her free time, teaming up with her nephew Roberto against her daughter Lucia and granddaughter Laura. She was still a devoted Juventus fan. She also continued to read the newspaper without the need for glasses.

RECOGNITION

Her age has not been validated.

ATTRIBUTION

* “Un compleanno da record Nella Faleri è la ‘nonna di Siena’ Ha spento 108 candeline” – La Nazione, 3 April 2023

* “I 109 anni di nonna Nella” – Gazzetta di Siena, 3 April 2024

* “Monteroni d’Arbia festeggia due compleanni centenari nel giro di pochi giorni” – Valdelsa.net, 9 April 2024

* “Nonna Nella spegne 110 candeline. Grande festa a Monteroni d’Arbia: “Il mio segreto? Una vita normale”” – La Nazione, 6 April 2025

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