D'Amaro Honors 92-Year-Old N. Babylon Woman as Senior Citizen of the Year

Yolanda “Bunny” Tagliaferri, a 92-year-old North Babylon resident who consistently finds the time and energy to help her fellow seniors, has been named District 17 Senior Citizen of the Year by Suffolk County Legis. Lou D’Amaro.

Bunny has been an active and visible presence at the Spangle Drive Senior Center in North Babylon since 1988, when she was elected secretary. Within a short time, she was elected president of the Senior Center, a position she still holds today. In addition to her leadership role, Bunny regularly visits seniors in need, assisting them in any way necessary – from driving them to doctor appointments to bringing them food or picking up medications. In nominating her for the award, Spangle Drive Senior Center Director Lauren Van Kirk noted how Bunny has been a true role model, inspiring young and old with her kindness, spirit and dedication.

D’Amaro, D-Huntington Station, presented Bunny with a Suffolk County Proclamation at the Spangle Drive Senior Center last week. They were joined by Van Kirk and many of Bunny’s friends.

“Bunny Tagliaferri is truly a remarkable person,” D’Amaro said. “She is committed to enhancing the lives of her fellow seniors through her selfless acts and she continuously proves that there is no age limit to caring. Bunny is a real inspiration and I am proud to honor her as District 17 Senior Citizen of the Year.”

Photo: Yolanda “Bunny” Tagliaferri of North Babylon receives a Proclamation from Suffolk Legislator Lou D’Amaro as District 17’s 2015 Senior Citizen of the Year surrounded by some of her friends. Pictured left to right are Spangle Drive Senior Center Director Lauren Van Kirk, Tom Nolan, Centenarian Sara Ameri, Bunny Tagliaferri, Legislator D’Amaro and Antoinette “Toni” Giles.