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Julia Siragusa, the Oldest Living Puerto Rican, Celebrates Her 111th Birthday

Julia Siragusa, the oldest living Puerto Rican, celebrated her 111th birthday in Miami, Florida, USA, on 11 March, according to Conociendo a Puerto Rico.

Her birthday was first reported by the Facebook page Conociendo a Puerto Rico, which showcases the island’s beauty, culture, and lifestyle. The page frequently features stories about Puerto Rico’s oldest citizens and their remarkable lives.

Siragusa was born Julia García Cortés in Morovis, Puerto Rico, on 11 March 1914, to parents Juan García Reyes de Morovis and Alberta Cortés de Ciales. At some point, she married Agustín Siragusa. The couple had a daughter, Sylvia Siragusa García. According to her daughter, she worked from the age of 14 until 80, and neither she nor her husband ever needed to seek financial assistance from the government.

When asked about the secret to long life, she attributed it to a good marriage.

The featured image was taken on her 110th birthday, and sourced from Telemundo 51 Miami.

Happy 111th Birthday!