100th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR MARY DIAMONTE, RN

On Sunday, December 10, 2023, Mary Diamante, RN, a renowned healthcare professional, celebrated her 100th birthday at Chatham Place at Mary Wade. The event was graced by her family members, friends, and past colleagues, along with Monsignor Shanley, American Red Cross, and Dr. Richard Marottoli, Medical Director Dorothy Alder Geriatric Assessment Center at Yale New Haven Hospital.

During the celebration, Dr. Marottoli presented five proclamations to Ms. Diamante from the office of Rosa DeLauro, New Haven Mayor Elicker, East Haven Mayor Carfora, Aldermanic Citation, and Archbishop Blair in recognition of her contributions to the healthcare industry.

Ms. Diamante graduated from Grace Hospital School of Nursing and obtained further education in pediatrics and isolation at Yale in 1945. She opened the first Intensive Care Unit at Yale New Haven Hospital in 1962 and went on to become the Head Nurse of the Ear, Nose, and Throat Clinic at the same hospital. Her remarkable achievements in the healthcare industry earned her the American Red Cross B.J. Maris Award for organization and leadership in blood services program. Past President of the Lady’s Guild of Our Lady of Pompeii Church.

“Turning 100 is the benchmark for an elite club of senior citizens, and Mary Diamante’ certainly deserves to be in this elite league. It was gratifying to see all the extra attention from her family, friends, local media, local elected officials and Archbishop Blair. Reaching her 100th birthday is not lost on youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength and enjoying the aging process with new friends and staff at Chatham Place at Mary Wade. With a very accomplished life here in New Haven and East Haven, Mary does not consider such a thing as aging, but maturing and growing in knowledge.” states David V. Hunter, President & CEO, Mary Wade | Chatham Place at Mary Wade

Jessica Soto, Assisted Living Program Director, “As a caregiver, we understand the importance of recognizing the hard work and dedication of Mary Diamante, RN. I’ve worked closely with nurses during my career, and it is a privilege to make this celebration perfect for Mary and show her how much we appreciate all of her achievements and her success!”

We congratulate Ms. Diamante on reaching this remarkable milestone and thank her for her invaluable contributions to the healthcare industry.