Top 10 Oldest Living Men in Italy (as of 13th December 2023)
Today's update (RIP Mr. Laganà)

1. Tripolino Giannini (Cecina, Livorno, Tuscany Region) (b. 20 August 1912), 111 y.o. Doyen of Italy
2. Michele Cicora (San Giuliano di Puglia, Campobasso, Molise Region) (b. 15 September 1913), 110 y.o.
3. Vitantonio Lovallo (Avigliano, Potenza, Basilicata Region) (b. 28 March 1914), 109 y.o.
4. Vincenzo Prete (San Vito dei Normanni, Brindisi, Apulia Region) (b. 27 April 1915), 108 y.o.
5. Rinaldo Duranti (Monza, Lombardy Region) (b. 20 June 1915), 108 y.o.
6. Radino Innocenti (Florence, Tuscany Region) (b. 9 November 1915), 108 y.o.
7. Michele Gai (Diano Castello, Imperia, Liguria Region) (b. 23 December 1915), 107 y.o.
8. Giuseppe Valente (Cervinara, Avellino, Campania Region) (b. 18 June 1916), 107 y.o.
9. Pasquale Gissi (Andria, Apulia Region) (b. 8 July 1916), 107 y.o.
10. Armando Adamo (Milan, Lombardy Region) (b. 9 October 1916), 107 y.o.

Rosario Laganá was the 55th oldest living man in Europe too,RIP

Vincenzo Prete of San Vito dei Normanni, Brindisi, Apulia Region, Doyen of Apulia, 4th OLM in Italy, sadly passed away today aged 108 y. 237 d.

https://essenotizie.it/2023/12/addio-a-nonno-vincenzo-prete-e-mino-fiori.html

Riposi in pace sig. Prete.

@ale76 RIP Sig. Prete (1915-2023). He had the same birthday as me.

he was Italy's 84th oldest known man of all time

RIP

Would Pietro De Simone, born on 10 Oct 1916 and living in Campania, be the new top 10?

Top 10 Oldest Living Men in Italy (as of 22nd December 2023)
Today's update (RIP Mr. Prete)

1. Tripolino Giannini (Cecina, Livorno, Tuscany Region) (b. 20 August 1912), 111 y.o. Doyen of Italy
2. Michele Cicora (San Giuliano di Puglia, Campobasso, Molise Region) (b. 15 September 1913), 110 y.o.
3. Vitantonio Lovallo (Avigliano, Potenza, Basilicata Region) (b. 28 March 1914), 109 y.o.
4. Rinaldo Duranti (Monza, Lombardy Region) (b. 20 June 1915), 108 y.o.
5. Radino Innocenti (Florence, Tuscany Region) (b. 9 November 1915), 108 y.o.
6. Michele Gai (Diano Castello, Imperia, Liguria Region) (b. 23 December 1915), 107 y.o.
7. Giuseppe Valente (Cervinara, Avellino, Campania Region) (b. 18 June 1916), 107 y.o.
8. Pasquale Gissi (Andria, Apulia Region) (b. 8 July 1916), 107 y.o.
9. Armando Adamo (Milan, Lombardy Region) (b. 9 October 1916), 107 y.o.
10. Pietro De Simone (Cerreto Sannita, Benevento, Campania Region) (b. 10 October 1916), 107 y.o.

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4. Rinaldo Duranti (Monza, Lombardy Region) (b. 20 June 1915), 108 y.o.

Do you know is Rinaldo's wife Giuseppina is still alive at 103?

@024tomi She sadly passed away in March, aged 102 as written here: https://www.google.com/amp/s/primamonza.it/attualita/rinaldo-duranti-compie-108-anni-ed-e-luomo-piu-anziano-di-monza/amp/

Top 10 Oldest Living Men in Italy (as of 23rd December 2023)
Today's update (Mr. Gai turned 108)

1. Tripolino Giannini (Cecina, Livorno, Tuscany Region) (b. 20 August 1912), 111 y.o. Doyen of Italy
2. Michele Cicora (San Giuliano di Puglia, Campobasso, Molise Region) (b. 15 September 1913), 110 y.o.
3. Vitantonio Lovallo (Avigliano, Potenza, Basilicata Region) (b. 28 March 1914), 109 y.o.
4. Rinaldo Duranti (Monza, Lombardy Region) (b. 20 June 1915), 108 y.o.
5. Radino Innocenti (Florence, Tuscany Region) (b. 9 November 1915), 108 y.o.
6. Michele Gai (Diano Castello, Imperia, Liguria Region) (b. 23 December 1915), 108 y.o.
7. Giuseppe Valente (Cervinara, Avellino, Campania Region) (b. 18 June 1916), 107 y.o.
8. Pasquale Gissi (Andria, Apulia Region) (b. 8 July 1916), 107 y.o.
9. Armando Adamo (Milan, Lombardy Region) (b. 9 October 1916), 107 y.o.
10. Pietro De Simone (Cerreto Sannita, Benevento, Campania Region) (b. 10 October 1916), 107 y.o.

His family confirmed today Mr. Gai is still in good shape.

Top 10 Oldest Living Men in Italy (as of 2nd January 2024)
Today's update (RIP Mr. Giannini and Mr. Innocenti)

1. Michele Cicora (San Giuliano di Puglia, Campobasso, Molise Region) (b. 15 September 1913), 110 y.o. Doyen of Italy
2. Vitantonio Lovallo (Avigliano, Potenza, Basilicata Region) (b. 28 March 1914), 109 y.o.
3. Rinaldo Duranti (Monza, Lombardy Region) (b. 20 June 1915), 108 y.o.
4. Michele Gai (Diano Castello, Imperia, Liguria Region) (b. 23 December 1915), 108 y.o.
5. Giuseppe Valente (Cervinara, Avellino, Campania Region) (b. 18 June 1916), 107 y.o.
6. Pasquale Gissi (Andria, Apulia Region) (b. 8 July 1916), 107 y.o.
7. Armando Adamo (Milan, Lombardy Region) (b. 9 October 1916), 107 y.o.
8. Pietro De Simone (Cerreto Sannita, Benevento, Campania Region) (b. 10 October 1916), 107 y.o.
9. Elino Vallini (Monteroni d'Arbia, Siena, Tuscany Region) (b. 14 October 1916), 107 y.o.
10. Giovanni Alutto (Carmagnola, Turin, Piedmont Region) (b. 17 November 1916), 107 y.o.

Mr. Innocenti sadly passed away the day in which our Doyen also passed away.

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Mr. Innocenti sadly passed away the day in which our Doyen also passed away.

He was the 10th oldest known person in Tuscany, he and Tripolino were the only men in the top 10 in that region and if they left on the same day, he was also the 38th oldest man in Europe

Top 10 Oldest Living Men in Italy (as of 24th January 2024)
Today's update (RIP Mr. Vallini)

1. Michele Cicora (San Giuliano di Puglia, Campobasso, Molise Region) (b. 15 September 1913), 110 y.o. Doyen of Italy
2. Vitantonio Lovallo (Avigliano, Potenza, Basilicata Region) (b. 28 March 1914), 109 y.o.
3. Rinaldo Duranti (Monza, Lombardy Region) (b. 20 June 1915), 108 y.o.
4. Michele Gai (Diano Castello, Imperia, Liguria Region) (b. 23 December 1915), 108 y.o.
5. Giuseppe Valente (Cervinara, Avellino, Campania Region) (b. 18 June 1916), 107 y.o.
6. Pasquale Gissi (Andria, Apulia Region) (b. 8 July 1916), 107 y.o.
7. Armando Adamo (Milan, Lombardy Region) (b. 9 October 1916), 107 y.o.
8. Pietro De Simone (Cerreto Sannita, Benevento, Campania Region) (b. 10 October 1916), 107 y.o.
9. Giovanni Alutto (Carmagnola, Turin, Piedmont Region) (b. 17 November 1916), 107 y.o.
10. Aldo Giaccone (Santa Marinella, Rome, Lazio Region) (b. 21 November 1916), 107 y.o.

Top 10 Oldest Living Men in Italy (as of 31st January 2024)
Today's update (RIP Mr. Duranti https://primamonza.it/cronaca/addio-al-decano-della-citta-rinaldo-duranti-e-morto-a-108-anni/)

1. Michele Cicora (San Giuliano di Puglia, Campobasso, Molise Region) (b. 15 September 1913), 110 y.o. Doyen of Italy
2. Vitantonio Lovallo (Avigliano, Potenza, Basilicata Region) (b. 28 March 1914), 109 y.o.
3. Michele Gai (Diano Castello, Imperia, Liguria Region) (b. 23 December 1915), 108 y.o.
4. Giuseppe Valente (Cervinara, Avellino, Campania Region) (b. 18 June 1916), 107 y.o.
5. Pasquale Gissi (Andria, Apulia Region) (b. 8 July 1916), 107 y.o.
6. Armando Adamo (Milan, Lombardy Region) (b. 9 October 1916), 107 y.o.
7. Pietro De Simone (Cerreto Sannita, Benevento, Campania Region) (b. 10 October 1916), 107 y.o.
8. Giovanni Alutto (Carmagnola, Turin, Piedmont Region) (b. 17 November 1916), 107 y.o.
9. Aldo Giaccone (Santa Marinella, Rome, Lazio Region) (b. 21 November 1916), 107 y.o.
10. Mariano Norata (Castelbuono, Palermo, Sicily Region) (b. 24 November 1916), 107 y.o.

Top 10 Oldest Living Men in Italy (as of 13th March 2024)
Today's update (RIP Mr. Adamo https://www.supercentenariditalia.it/italiani-piu-longevi-morti-recentemente)

1. Michele Cicora (San Giuliano di Puglia, Campobasso, Molise Region) (b. 15 September 1913), 110 y.o. Doyen of Italy
2. Vitantonio Lovallo (Avigliano, Potenza, Basilicata Region) (b. 28 March 1914), 109 y.o.
3. Michele Gai (Diano Castello, Imperia, Liguria Region) (b. 23 December 1915), 108 y.o.
4. Giuseppe Valente (Cervinara, Avellino, Campania Region) (b. 18 June 1916), 107 y.o.
5. Pasquale Gissi (Andria, Apulia Region) (b. 8 July 1916), 107 y.o.
6. Pietro De Simone (Cerreto Sannita, Benevento, Campania Region) (b. 10 October 1916), 107 y.o.
7. Giovanni Alutto (Carmagnola, Turin, Piedmont Region) (b. 17 November 1916), 107 y.o.
8. Aldo Giaccone (Santa Marinella, Rome, Lazio Region) (b. 21 November 1916), 107 y.o.
9. Mariano Norata (Castelbuono, Palermo, Sicily Region) (b. 24 November 1916), 107 y.o.
10. Francesco Gagliardi (Dinami, Vibo Valentia, Calabria Region) (b. 29 December 1916), 107 y.o.

Top 10 Oldest Living Men in Italy (as of 29th March 2024)
Today's update (Mr. Lovallo turned 110)

1. Michele Cicora (San Giuliano di Puglia, Campobasso, Molise Region) (b. 15 September 1913), 110 y.o. Doyen of Italy
2. Vitantonio Lovallo (Avigliano, Potenza, Basilicata Region) (b. 28 March 1914), 110 y.o.
3. Michele Gai (Diano Castello, Imperia, Liguria Region) (b. 23 December 1915), 108 y.o.
4. Giuseppe Valente (Cervinara, Avellino, Campania Region) (b. 18 June 1916), 107 y.o.
5. Pasquale Gissi (Andria, Apulia Region) (b. 8 July 1916), 107 y.o.
6. Pietro De Simone (Cerreto Sannita, Benevento, Campania Region) (b. 10 October 1916), 107 y.o.
7. Giovanni Alutto (Carmagnola, Turin, Piedmont Region) (b. 17 November 1916), 107 y.o.
8. Aldo Giaccone (Santa Marinella, Rome, Lazio Region) (b. 21 November 1916), 107 y.o.
9. Mariano Norata (Castelbuono, Palermo, Sicily Region) (b. 24 November 1916), 107 y.o.
10. Francesco Gagliardi (Dinami, Vibo Valentia, Calabria Region) (b. 29 December 1916), 107 y.o.

After the death of Michele Cicora, Vito Oronzo Bianco, born on 12 Jan 1917 in Apulia, where he still lives, would be the new top ten?

Top 10 Oldest Living Men in Italy (as of 2nd April 2024)
Today's update (RIP Mr. Cicora)

1. Vitantonio Lovallo (Avigliano, Potenza, Basilicata Region) (b. 28 March 1914), 110 y.o. Doyen of Italy
2. Michele Gai (Diano Castello, Imperia, Liguria Region) (b. 23 December 1915), 108 y.o.
3. Giuseppe Valente (Cervinara, Avellino, Campania Region) (b. 18 June 1916), 107 y.o.
4. Pasquale Gissi (Andria, Apulia Region) (b. 8 July 1916), 107 y.o.
5. Pietro De Simone (Cerreto Sannita, Benevento, Campania Region) (b. 10 October 1916), 107 y.o.
6. Giovanni Alutto (Carmagnola, Turin, Piedmont Region) (b. 17 November 1916), 107 y.o.
7. Aldo Giaccone (Santa Marinella, Rome, Lazio Region) (b. 21 November 1916), 107 y.o.
8. Mariano Norata (Castelbuono, Palermo, Sicily Region) (b. 24 November 1916), 107 y.o.
9. Francesco Gagliardi (Dinami, Vibo Valentia, Calabria Region) (b. 29 December 1916), 107 y.o.
10. Vito Oronzo Bianco (Lizzanello, Lecce, Apulia Region) (b. 12 January 1917), 107 y.o.

Top 10 Oldest Living Men in Italy (as of 18th June 2024)
Today's update (Mr. Valente turns 108 https://ilcaudino.it/cervinara-il-signor-giuseppe-valente-spegne-108-candeline-uid-5/; RIP Mr. Alutto)

1. Vitantonio Lovallo (Avigliano, Potenza, Basilicata Region) (b. 28 March 1914), 110 y.o. Doyen of Italy
2. Michele Gai (Diano Castello, Imperia, Liguria Region) (b. 23 December 1915), 108 y.o.
3. Giuseppe Valente (Cervinara, Avellino, Campania Region) (b. 18 June 1916), 108 y.o.
4. Pasquale Gissi (Andria, Apulia Region) (b. 8 July 1916), 107 y.o.
5. Pietro De Simone (Cerreto Sannita, Benevento, Campania Region) (b. 10 October 1916), 107 y.o.
6. Aldo Giaccone (Santa Marinella, Rome, Lazio Region) (b. 21 November 1916), 107 y.o.
7. Mariano Norata (Castelbuono, Palermo, Sicily Region) (b. 24 November 1916), 107 y.o.
8. Francesco Gagliardi (Dinami, Vibo Valentia, Calabria Region) (b. 29 December 1916), 107 y.o.
9. Vito Oronzo Bianco (Lizzanello, Lecce, Apulia Region) (b. 12 January 1917), 107 y.o.
10. Salvatore Grammatico (Avellino, Campania Region) (b. 20 January 1917), 107 y.o.

Top 10 Oldest Living Men in Italy (as of 1st July 2024)
Today's update (RIP Mr. Gissi https://ledicoladelsud.it/puglia/bat/addio-a-nonno-pasquale-alla-soglia-dei-108-anni-muore-il-cittadino-piu-longevo-di-andria/ )

1. Vitantonio Lovallo (Avigliano, Potenza, Basilicata Region) (b. 28 March 1914), 110 y.o. Doyen of Italy
2. Michele Gai (Diano Castello, Imperia, Liguria Region) (b. 23 December 1915), 108 y.o.
3. Giuseppe Valente (Cervinara, Avellino, Campania Region) (b. 18 June 1916), 108 y.o.
4. Pietro De Simone (Cerreto Sannita, Benevento, Campania Region) (b. 10 October 1916), 107 y.o.
5. Aldo Giaccone (Santa Marinella, Rome, Lazio Region) (b. 21 November 1916), 107 y.o.
6. Mariano Norata (Castelbuono, Palermo, Sicily Region) (b. 24 November 1916), 107 y.o.
7. Francesco Gagliardi (Dinami, Vibo Valentia, Calabria Region) (b. 29 December 1916), 107 y.o.
8. Vito Oronzo Bianco (Lizzanello, Lecce, Apulia Region) (b. 12 January 1917), 107 y.o.
9. Salvatore Grammatico (Avellino, Campania Region) (b. 20 January 1917), 107 y.o.
10. Mario Miscia (Pescara, Abruzzo Region) (b. 17 March 1917), 107 y.o.

The Doyen of Italy today:

 He still able to walk with a cane.

Top 10 Oldest Living Men in Italy (as of 10th October 2024)
Today's update (Mr. De Simone turned 108 https://www.ilsannioquotidiano.it/2024/10/10/pietro-luomo-piu-longevo-del-sannio-ha-108-anni-e-il-settimo-piu-anziano-in-italia/ )

1. Vitantonio Lovallo (Avigliano, Potenza, Basilicata Region) (b. 28 March 1914), 110 y.o. Doyen of Italy
2. Michele Gai (Diano Castello, Imperia, Liguria Region) (b. 23 December 1915), 108 y.o.
3. Giuseppe Valente (Cervinara, Avellino, Campania Region) (b. 18 June 1916), 108 y.o.
4. Pietro De Simone (Cerreto Sannita, Benevento, Campania Region) (b. 10 October 1916), 108 y.o.
5. Aldo Giaccone (Santa Marinella, Rome, Lazio Region) (b. 21 November 1916), 107 y.o.
6. Mariano Norata (Castelbuono, Palermo, Sicily Region) (b. 24 November 1916), 107 y.o.
7. Francesco Gagliardi (Dinami, Vibo Valentia, Calabria Region) (b. 29 December 1916), 107 y.o.
8. Vito Oronzo Bianco (Lizzanello, Lecce, Apulia Region) (b. 12 January 1917), 107 y.o.
9. Salvatore Grammatico (Avellino, Campania Region) (b. 20 January 1917), 107 y.o.
10. Mario Miscia (Pescara, Abruzzo Region) (b. 17 March 1917), 107 y.o.

Top 10 Oldest Living Men in Italy (as of 20th October 2024)
Today's update (RIP Mr. Grammatico)

1. Vitantonio Lovallo (Avigliano, Potenza, Basilicata Region) (b. 28 March 1914), 110 y.o. Doyen of Italy
2. Michele Gai (Diano Castello, Imperia, Liguria Region) (b. 23 December 1915), 108 y.o.
3. Giuseppe Valente (Cervinara, Avellino, Campania Region) (b. 18 June 1916), 108 y.o.
4. Pietro De Simone (Cerreto Sannita, Benevento, Campania Region) (b. 10 October 1916), 108 y.o.
5. Aldo Giaccone (Santa Marinella, Rome, Lazio Region) (b. 21 November 1916), 107 y.o.
6. Mariano Norata (Castelbuono, Palermo, Sicily Region) (b. 24 November 1916), 107 y.o.
7. Francesco Gagliardi (Dinami, Vibo Valentia, Calabria Region) (b. 29 December 1916), 107 y.o.
8. Vito Oronzo Bianco (Lizzanello, Lecce, Apulia Region) (b. 12 January 1917), 107 y.o.
9. Mario Miscia (Pescara, Abruzzo Region) (b. 17 March 1917), 107 y.o.
10. Danilo Castelli (Turin, Piedmont Region) (b. 20 March 1917), 107 y.o.

Salvatore Grammatico was the 47th oldest living man in Europe
Piedmont returns to having a top 10 oldest living man in Italy after the death of Giovanni Alutto (then 6th place) on 18 June 2024

Recent news about the Doyen of Italy:

Top 10 Oldest Living Men in Italy (as of 23rd November 2024)
Today's update (Mr. Giaccone turned 108  https://www.laprovinciacv.it/news/cronaca/573726/santa-marinella-aldo-giaccone-ha-festeggiato-108-anni-con-i-famigliari-e-il-sindaco-tidei-video.html )

1. Vitantonio Lovallo (Avigliano, Potenza, Basilicata Region) (b. 28 March 1914), 110 y.o. Doyen of Italy
2. Michele Gai (Diano Castello, Imperia, Liguria Region) (b. 23 December 1915), 108 y.o.
3. Giuseppe Valente (Cervinara, Avellino, Campania Region) (b. 18 June 1916), 108 y.o.
4. Pietro De Simone (Cerreto Sannita, Benevento, Campania Region) (b. 10 October 1916), 108 y.o.
5. Aldo Giaccone (Santa Marinella, Rome, Lazio Region) (b. 21 November 1916), 108 y.o.
6. Mariano Norata (Castelbuono, Palermo, Sicily Region) (b. 24 November 1916), 107 y.o.
7. Francesco Gagliardi (Dinami, Vibo Valentia, Calabria Region) (b. 29 December 1916), 107 y.o.
8. Vito Oronzo Bianco (Lizzanello, Lecce, Apulia Region) (b. 12 January 1917), 107 y.o.
9. Mario Miscia (Pescara, Abruzzo Region) (b. 17 March 1917), 107 y.o.
10. Danilo Castelli (Turin, Piedmont Region) (b. 20 March 1917), 107 y.o.

Top 10 Oldest Living Men in Italy (as of 25th November 2024)
Today's update (Mr. Norata turned 108 https://www.castelbuonolive.com/108-candeline-per-il-signor-mariano-norata/ )

1. Vitantonio Lovallo (Avigliano, Potenza, Basilicata Region) (b. 28 March 1914), 110 y.o. Doyen of Italy
2. Michele Gai (Diano Castello, Imperia, Liguria Region) (b. 23 December 1915), 108 y.o.
3. Giuseppe Valente (Cervinara, Avellino, Campania Region) (b. 18 June 1916), 108 y.o.
4. Pietro De Simone (Cerreto Sannita, Benevento, Campania Region) (b. 10 October 1916), 108 y.o.
5. Aldo Giaccone (Santa Marinella, Rome, Lazio Region) (b. 21 November 1916), 108 y.o.
6. Mariano Norata (Castelbuono, Palermo, Sicily Region) (b. 24 November 1916), 108 y.o.
7. Francesco Gagliardi (Dinami, Vibo Valentia, Calabria Region) (b. 29 December 1916), 107 y.o.
8. Vito Oronzo Bianco (Lizzanello, Lecce, Apulia Region) (b. 12 January 1917), 107 y.o.
9. Mario Miscia (Pescara, Abruzzo Region) (b. 17 March 1917), 107 y.o.
10. Danilo Castelli (Turin, Piedmont Region) (b. 20 March 1917), 107 y.o.

When Michele Gai turned 108 on 23 Dec 2023, Italy reached 6,108+, but in the performance of 2 Jan 2024 it fell to 4 with the deaths of Tripolino Gianini and Radino Innocenti, and now it is back to 6,108+