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03/08/2026 9:40 am
Ms. Mary Papilon of Lake Ronkonkoma, Suffolk, New York, USA turned 110 y.o.
She was born on 3 August 1916, in the Bronx, New York (USA) to Italian immigrant parents.
https://www.southshorepress.com/local/110-years-young-mary-papillons-secret-to-a-long-life-7e24354b
Happy 110th Birthday!
110 Years Young: Mary Papillon's Secret to a Long Life
Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico and Councilman Neil Manzella joined the celebration at Brookwood on the Lake Apartments, where they presented Papilon with a town proclamation recognizing the milestone.
Lake Ronkonkoma resident Mary Papilon celebrated her 110th birthday with family, friends and neighbors, marking a life spanning a century of American history.
Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico and Councilman Neil Manzella joined the celebration at Brookwood on the Lake Apartments, where they presented Papilon with a town proclamation recognizing the milestone.
“Reaching 110 years of age is an extraordinary accomplishment,” Panico said. “Today, Councilman Neil A. Manzella and I were honored to recognize Lake Ronkonkoma resident Mary Papilon as she celebrated this remarkable milestone.”
Papilon was born Aug. 3, 1916, in the Bronx to Italian immigrant parents. A mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, she is known by those close to her for her resilience, humor, warmth and positive outlook.
She continued driving and cooking well into her 90s and recovered after breaking her hip shortly before turning 100. Today, Papilon enjoys playing bingo, visiting with family and socializing with Brookwood residents.
“One hundred and ten years old—it’s incredible to think about everything Mary has witnessed, the events we read about in history books,” Panico said. “She’s seen it all and lived through it.”
When Panico asked Papilon for the secret to her longevity, she quickly responded, “If you don’t use it, you lose it.”
Manzella called the celebration an opportunity to witness something many people hope to achieve.
“It’s something we all wish for and hope for, and today we get to witness it firsthand celebrating a beautiful young lady,” Manzella said. “I hope to be back next year celebrating her next one.”
Papilon’s daughter, Regina Giglio, joined relatives, friends and residents for the occasion. Giglio previously credited her mother’s sense of humor as Papilon approached her 109th birthday last year.
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03/08/2026 1:00 pm
Happy 110th birthday, Ms. Mary Papilon! 🌺 🌼 🌻
03/08/2026 3:53 pm
Happy Birthday, Ms. Papilon! 🌺
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04/08/2026 8:39 am
https://longeviquest.com/2026/08/new-york-woman-mary-papilon-turns-110/
New York Woman Mary Papilon Turns 110
Mary Papilon, a resident of the hamlet Lake Ronkonkoma in Brookhaven, New York, celebrated her 110th birthday, according to town supervisor Dan Panico.
She was born on 3 August 1916 in the Bronx to Italian immigrants. She was an only child. At age 21, she married James Giglio and had four children in Central Islip, New York. He died when Mary was 52 years old, after which she learned to drive. She moved to Florida at age 60 and married Frank Papilon. She moved back to Lake Ronkonkoma on Long Island after 10 years, where she currently resides.
She continued to drive and cook into her 90s. She broke her hip before her 100th birthday, but made a full recovery. Her family credits her longevity to not taking medicine, but on her 108th birthday about her age Mary said “Don’t worry” and “If you don’t use it, you lose it”.
On 30 July 2026, the town of Brookhaven celebrated her 110th birthday,
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