BIOGRAPHY

Rosaria Martorana was born in Ragusa, Sicily, Italy on 27 October 1914. She married and had four children, all of whom she outlived. She remained in regular contact with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, some of whom she connected with via video calls.

To celebrate her 110th birthday, a large party was organized in her honor at the retirement home where she resided, with local dignitaries in attendance, including Bishop Giuseppe La Placa and Mayor Peppe Cassì.

Martorana currently lives in a nursing home in Ragusa, Sicily, Italy.

RECOGNITION

At the moment, she is the second-oldest living person in Sicily, following Maria Novara of Paceco.

Her age has not been validated by LongeviQuest.

ATTRIBUTION

* “Ragusa, nonna Rosaria ha festeggiato oggi i 110 anni di vita” – La Sicilia, 27 October 2024

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