Supervisor Dan Panico and Councilwoman Jane Bonner joined Josie Romano at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center in Mount Sinai to mark her 100th birthday. Josie, a resident of Rocky Point, was born in Harlem and grew up in the Bronx. In her youth, she entertained audiences nationwide with marionette puppets. Remarkably active even at 95, she taught line dancing at the same senior center.
When asked about her longevity secret, Josie shared, “I love to eat, and once in a while a little drink when I feel good. That’s about it and I love to dance.” She remains engaged with the community by working at St. Anthony’s Thrift Shop in Rocky Point. Her family includes three daughters, seven grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren.