Happy 100th, Rocco!

Posted on May 1, 2019 | 27 Comments

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!

Rocco Urciuoli

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27 responses to “Happy 100th, Rocco!”

  1. Shannon McArthur | May 1, 2019 at 10:06 am |

    Awe! Happy Birthday Rocco. Makes me think of my Grandfather… also a WW2 Vet!

  2. Diane H. Silfen | May 1, 2019 at 10:07 am |

    WOW You look fantastic! Happy Birthday

  3. Mark Bachmann | May 1, 2019 at 10:17 am |

    Happy Birthday, Sir, and thank you for your service. Grapefruit and scotch – I’m going to remember that!

  4. Roberta Tager | May 1, 2019 at 10:31 am |

    Wow! Wishing you a most Happy Birthday‼️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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  5. Sanera Calise Cenatiempo | May 1, 2019 at 10:35 am |

    Happy Birthday!!!! Thank you for your years of service!

  6. Michelle Benner | May 1, 2019 at 10:40 am |

    Happy Birthday Rocco, thank you for your centenarian wisdom!

  7. Meredith Hutchison | May 1, 2019 at 10:44 am |

    Happy Birthday, you make 100 look really good!!

  8. Wanda Tedesco | May 1, 2019 at 11:00 am |

    Happy Happy 100th Roco!!! Enjoy your special day with family and friends.

  9. Bobbie Herman | May 1, 2019 at 11:10 am |

    Have a wonderful birthday, Rocco!

  10. Leslie Orofino | May 1, 2019 at 11:36 am |

    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 !

  11. Adam Schwartz | May 1, 2019 at 12:26 pm |

    Happy Birthday, sir. And thank you for your service!

  12. Ann Urciuoli Allard | May 1, 2019 at 12:34 pm |

    Thank you Dan for sharing your good thoughts and birthday wishes to our Dad!!’

  13. Ann Urciuoli Allard | May 1, 2019 at 12:38 pm |

    Thank you everyone for your wonderful birthday wishes

  14. Richard Vogel | May 1, 2019 at 1:53 pm |

    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).

  15. John Videler | May 1, 2019 at 2:20 pm |

    Happy Birthday Rocco!!! I have been eating grapefruit every morning too!!!

  16. Jennifer Rosenwald | May 1, 2019 at 3:48 pm |

    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.

  17. Lisa Podurgiel | May 1, 2019 at 8:59 pm |

    Happy birthday, Mr. Urciuoli!! Thank you so much for your service to our country.

  18. Sarah Kennedy | May 1, 2019 at 10:33 pm |

    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

  19. Jamie Walsh | May 1, 2019 at 11:07 pm |

    Congratulations and thank you for all you have done for family and our great country!

  20. Mary Cookman Schmerker | May 1, 2019 at 11:57 pm |

    Happy 100th Birthday Mr. Urciuoli. Thank you for showing us how to live a good life. we need more role models like yourself.

  21. Lynda Valiante Palmieri | May 2, 2019 at 9:55 am |

    Happy birthday Mr. Urciuoli, wishing you a very special day! God bless you.

  22. Joanne DeMace | May 2, 2019 at 10:47 am |

    Happy Birthday, Rocco!

  23. Midge Deverin | May 2, 2019 at 1:19 pm |

    God Bless!!!

  24. Juliana Fulbright | May 2, 2019 at 4:12 pm |

    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.

  25. Trisha Graves | May 2, 2019 at 5:44 pm |

    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.

  26. Diana B Pils Marino | May 3, 2019 at 11:06 am |

    Awesome!! Happy Birthday Rocco!!! Thank you for your service. 🎁🎈🎂🍸🇺🇲