A special concert featuring 105-year-old Dominick Critelli, a decorated Army Staff Sergeant, WWII veteran and former teacher (at South Shore High School in Brooklyn), who continues to share his love of music with others through his saxophone performances.
At 105 years young, Dominick is proving that age is no barrier to recovery. After a fall resulted in a femur fracture and surgery, he came to Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing to begin his rehabilitation journey. A lifelong musician and veteran, Dominick has never stopped playing the saxophone—a passion that continues to bring him joy and serves as a meaningful way to honor the fellow servicemen he stood alongside during World War II. With the support of the dedicated rehabilitation team at Lynbrook Restorative, he is working to regain his strength, mobility, and independence so he can continue doing what he loves.
Dominick, a longtime Long Island resident, has always wanted to honor the fallen soldiers who served our country. He regularly plays his saxophone for the enjoyment of residents and veterans at local veterans’ homes and at Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing. He most recently performed the National Anthem at an Islanders/Rangers game.The special concert will give media an opportunity to meet Critelli, hear him perform and capture the remarkable story of a 105-year-old veteran who continues to honor his fellow servicemen and women through music.