2 Town Of Islip Centenarians Celebrate Milestone Birthdays

ISLIP, NY - Two Islip town residents celebrated milestone birthdays in February.

Bayport resident Florence Corkery first celebrated her 100th birthday on Feb. 1.

She had a celebration at the Le Soir restaurant in Bayport along with friends and family.

In addition, town councilwoman Mary Kate-Mullen stopped by to pay Corkery a visit to present her with a Citation of Recognition.

Corkery retired from teaching after two decades at Pine Park Elementary School in Brentwood.

She is a founding member of the Bayport-Blue Point Chamber of Commerce, former legal secretary, past co-owner of Buoy 4 Tavern in Blue Point.

She has three children, six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

In addition, local resident Helen Selva celebrated her 101st birthday on Feb. 11.

Selva was born and raised in Bay Shore, and has lived in Islip for more than 50 years.

A pioneer for her time, her long and successful career with Mobile Oil lead her to a managerial position, where she served as a department head.

Throughout her life, Selva has traveled all over the world, and has remained active.

Though she suffered a stroke last year at 100, she has fully recovered, and has become a source of knowledge and inspiration to her friends and family.

Town Councilman John C. Cochrane, Jr. presented Selva with a Certificate of Recognition in her home, where she celebrated in the company of loved ones.

Pictured: L - Helen Selve with Councilman Cochrane R - Florence Corkery with councilwoman Mary Kate-Mullen

Photos courtesy of the Town of Islip