Adelaide Maria Virginia Rocca (née Faziola) was an Italian-born American supercentenarian who was among the oldest living people in California. Her age has been validated by the European Supercentenarian Organisation (ESO) and recognised by LongeviQuest.
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Supercentenarian Profile
Virginia Rocca
✔ Age Certified by LongeviQuest
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BIOGRAPHY
Rocca was born as Adelaide Maria Virginia Faziola in Vezzi Portio, Liguria, Italy, on 4 May 1889. She married and emigrated to the United States.
Rocca died in Fresno, California, on 24 May 2000 at the age of 111 years, 20 days. A rosary was said and her funeral held one week later.
RECOGNITION
Rocca’s age was verified by Alessandro Delucchi and validated by the ESO on 4 July 2021.
ATTRIBUTION
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Italiani emigrati più longevi Supercentenari d’Italia
- The Fresno Bee, 28 May 2000
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