Mayor Mike Spano wishing Lorenzo Digiansante and his family a happy 100th Birthday with the following proclamation.
As Mayor of the City of Yonkers, it is with great pride and heartfelt congratulations that we honor LORENZO DIGIANSANTE as he
celebrates the extraordinary milestone of his 100th Birthday on September 27, 2026, and
WHEREAS: LORENZO DIGIANSANTE was born on September 27, 1926, in L’Aquila, Italy, and immigrated to the United States aboard the SS
Marine Angel on August 29, 1946, beginning a new life in America shortly before his 20th birthday, and
WHEREAS: On December 6, 1947, LORENZO DIGIANSANTE declared his intention to become a United States citizen in Westchester County,
demonstrating his commitment to the country and community he would proudly call home, and
WHEREAS: On October 6, 1952, LORENZO DIGIANSANTE enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served during the Korean War,
attaining the rank of Corporal and serving as a Heavy Vehicle Utility Driver before being honorably discharged, and
WHEREAS: For his dedicated military service, LORENZO DIGIANSANTE received several honors, including the Bronze Star, Republic of Korea
Presidential Unit Citation, United Nations Service Medal, and National Defense Service Medal, and
WHEREAS: Following his military service, LORENZO DIGIANSANTE built a hardworking life in Yonkers as a self-employed carpenter and through his service with the Westchester County Environmental Department, contributing his skills and dedication to the community, and
WHEREAS: LORENZO DIGIANSANTE met his beloved wife, Mary, at the Italian Feast on Park Hill Avenue in Yonkers, and the couple married
at St. Barnabas Church on April 4, 1959; together they have shared 67 years of marriage, raised two daughters, Michele DiGiansante and
Sandy Pugliese, and are the proud grandparents of two grandchildren, and
WHEREAS: The City of Yonkers is proud to raise its voice in tribute to LORENZO DiGIANSANTE, who today continues to reside in
Yonkers with his family, and his reaching of 100 years of age represents a remarkable century of service, sacrifice, perseverance,
faith, family, enduring love, and devotion to community.
NOW, THEREFORE I, MIKE SPANO, Mayor of the City of Yonkers, do hereby proclaim this day, the 27th day of September 2026 to be:
LORENZO DiGIANSANTE DAY On the Occasion of His 100th Birthday in the City of Yonkers, and extend my warmest congratulations and best wishes to LORENZO DIGIANSANTE on the joyous occasion of his 100th Birthday.
The City of Yonkers proudly honors his extraordinary life, courageous service to our nation, devotion to his family, and
lasting legacy within our community.