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Italy celebrates two centenarians in Mezzogoro and Simaxis
Two individuals in Italy are celebrating their 100th birthdays, drawing community attention and official recognition.
In Mezzogoro, Oscar Bianchi, widely known by the nickname ‘Ventino’, marked his centenary. Born on August 25, 1926, he was honored by Mayor Sabina Alice Zanardi and Councilor Stefano Adami. The Mayor presented him with a commemorative scroll and flowers, celebrating his life and the transformations he witnessed over the century.
In Simaxis, Odilia Fadda also reached the age of 100. Mayor Ignazio Addari and Vice Mayor Francesca Loddo visited her to present a commemorative plaque. Fadda, who grew up in a large family of seven children, shared stories of her early life working to support her family through fishing and agriculture. Having been widowed in 2008, she raised six children and expressed her outlook on aging by stating, ‘It is beautiful to grow old.’
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Ignazio Addari · Mezzogoro · Odilia Fadda · Oscar Bianchi · Simaxis
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Odilia Fadda stated that it is beautiful to grow old. www.linkoristano.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Oscar Bianchi, known as ‘Ventino’, was born on August 25, 1926. www.ferrara24ore.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mayor Sabina Alice Zanardi presented Oscar Bianchi with a commemorative scroll and flowers. www.ferrara24ore.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] Mayor Ignazio Addari visited Odilia Fadda to present her with a commemorative plaque. www.linkoristano.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] Odilia Fadda was raised in a family of seven children. www.linkoristano.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] Odilia Fadda raised six children after becoming a widow in 2008. www.linkoristano.it