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Molly Hookness Turns 100!
Molly Hookness turned 100 years old on November 9. Molly worked at Graphic Art Finishers in Charlestown until she was 87!

Molly Hookness, a resident of Cohen Florence Levine Estates in Chelsea, will turn 100 on November 9. Born in Beverly, Molly moved to Revere when she was 11 years old. She lived there her entire life until moving to the assisted living in 2015 at age 98.
Remarkably, Molly worked at Graphic Art Finishers in Charlestown for 67 years! She started as a
bookkeeper and was promoted to executive secretary. At age 87, Molly decided it was time to retire. Asked if she had any advice for the younger generation who are starting their careers, Molly is quick to reply: “Work as long as you can. The longer you work, the longer you live.”
Molly loves to travel and visited a number of different countries with her sister, including
Hong Kong, Alaska, Italy, Israel, France, Scotland, Greece, Spain and Romania as well as many parts of the United States. Israel was her all-time favorite destination.
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In terms of family, Molly is very close to her cousins and dotes on her great great nephew, who is
seven years old. He is helped to coordinate the “Big Buck Bingo” birthday party, which was held on Wednesday, November 8 at Cohen Florence Levine Estates. Family, friends, residents and staff members will gathered to celebrate this very special day in Molly's life.