Ann Pipitone, of Parkville Senior Center, celebrates her 100th birthday.

On July 16th at the Parkville Senior Center, Ann Pipitone, a three year member of the center, celebrated her 100th birthday. Ann likes to participate in trivia, attend music events, and socialize. She is a fan of Big Band music, and speaks fondly of her years dancing to the greatest hits of her time.

Ann was born in Rhode Island to an Italian immigrant family, and moved to the Baltimore area after marrying her late husband. Ann and her husband had two children, and one grandchild. Ann’s husband was a first class petty officer for the U.S. Navy and his profession allowed them to travel the world, visiting many countries in their 63 years of marriage. Ann credits her life of 100 years to living life simply, putting her stock into family, friends, dancing and having a grateful heart filled with happiness.

Bonnie Riehl, Baltimore County Department of Aging staff at the Parkville Senior Center presents to Ann Pipitone, a Resolution from the Senate of Maryland, signed by Senator Katherine Klausmeier, that reads; Be it hereby known by all that the Senate of Maryland offers its sincerest congratulations to Ann Pipitone in recognition of your 100th Birthday. May the wisdom of your years be shared with all who know and love you. The entire membership extends best wishes on this memorable occasion and directs this resolution be presented on this 20th day of July 2015.