Rocco J. Urciuoli turns 100 years old tomorrow (Thursday).
He was born at home in Westport on May 2, 1919. He grew up here with 7 siblings. He was drafted into the Army, served in World War II from 1941 to ’45, then returned to Westport. He’s lived here ever since.
When asked for advice on a life well lived, he said, “be real. Take it as it comes.”
He enjoys grapefruit every morning, and a scotch with dinner every night.
“06880” — and all of Westport — join Rocco’s 3 children, 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren in wishing him the most wonderful of his century of birthdays!
Awe! Happy Birthday Rocco. Makes me think of my Grandfather… also a WW2 Vet!
WOW You look fantastic! Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday, Sir, and thank you for your service. Grapefruit and scotch – I’m going to remember that!
Wow! Wishing you a most Happy Birthday‼️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Happy Birthday!!!! Thank you for your years of service!
Ditto!
Happy Birthday Rocco, thank you for your centenarian wisdom!
Happy Birthday, you make 100 look really good!!
Happy Happy 100th Roco!!! Enjoy your special day with family and friends.
Have a wonderful birthday, Rocco!
Dear Rocco, God bless you and thank you for your years of service for our country. You are truly one of the greatest generation ! Rock on Rocco !
Happy Birthday, sir. And thank you for your service!
Thank you Dan for sharing your good thoughts and birthday wishes to our Dad!!’
Thank you everyone for your wonderful birthday wishes
Next time someone throws around the word ‘Hero’ take a moment and realize what a real Hero looks like. They look like Mr. Urciuoli. Thank You Sir and enjoy many happy returns of the day (in Freedom).
Happy Birthday Rocco!!! I have been eating grapefruit every morning too!!!
Happy Birthday, Rocco! As a grapefruit and scotch lover, I’m thrilled to see how great you look — amazing!! Thank you for your service, sir. Enjoy your day and the coming year.
Happy birthday, Mr. Urciuoli!! Thank you so much for your service to our country.
Mr Urciuoli, You are a lucky man to have been blessed with so many years of life and to be able to experience generations of family members. I know that you have been a great example for them all as well as for all of us. Thank you for serving your country. May God continue to bless you. Have a very Happy Birthday and great Year! Sarah W, kennedy
Congratulations and thank you for all you have done for family and our great country!
Happy 100th Birthday Mr. Urciuoli. Thank you for showing us how to live a good life. we need more role models like yourself.
Happy birthday Mr. Urciuoli, wishing you a very special day! God bless you.
Happy Birthday, Rocco!
God Bless!!!
happy bday rocco , you have done really well!! Congratulations!! I have been here for only 67 short years, but have been a Westporter all that time!! As was my father and my grandfather for half his life. Whom knows all!! We have enjoyed Westport , hope you have , take care and enjoy a few more years.
Happy Bday ! what a grand birthday ! If you want to chat with a peer in town
Call A. E. Hotchner he is just two years old, nice guy, full of good stories too.
Awesome!! Happy Birthday Rocco!!! Thank you for your service. 🎁🎈🎂🍸🇺🇲