WEST HAVEN, CT — (Pictured): Lifelong Westie Marjorie Churinetz celebrates her 102nd birthday with Mayor Dorinda Borer on Friday.
Churinetz, affectionately known as Aunt Margie, received an official proclamation from Borer declaring her birthday "Aunt Margie Day" in West Haven.
Born Oct. 14, 1924, Churinetz "represents the resilience of America's Greatest Generation," said Borer, reading the proclamation, and "her story remains an essential chapter of our West Haven heritage."
The mayor continued, "Aunt Margie continues to bring immense joy to those around her as a passionate fan of the Boston Red Sox and the UConn Huskies, an avid animal lover, and an enthusiastic fan of scratch tickets."
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