This brand-new septuagenarian has constantly lived his life with dignity and a special sense of purpose. He is well-known and loved by all.
He’s positive, loving, and always harbored resentment. He is a good companion to everyone, and he has a bad attitude toward everyone.
Additionally, he has continued to eat as healthy as possible throughout his lifetime and also enjoys making delicious household meals. And he still manages to have a glass of red wine many times per week.
He’s” Uncle , Louie” Lupinacci , and on , Sept. 13 , — make that wonderful No. 13 — He was the newest Staten Islander to include his name engraved on the wealthy list of people who have passed the milestone in 100 years.
Lupinacci was celebrated twice at LiGreci’s Staaten, again at a birthday party attended by friends and family, and once again at a dinner held in his honor at the North Central Kiwanis Club.
The birthday child claimed to have always had a hard work ethic and made an effort to become Nancy’s best husband.
He said,” We had a great marriage, had lots of laughs, and managed to survive the difficult times together.”
TWO BIRTHDAY Events
Vocalist , Charlie Romo , performed at the Staaten group, and friends were likewise entertained by a deejay.
Sofia Borgonone, Miss Richmond County Teen 2023, sung The Star Spangled Banner.
The celebration and champagne bread was delivered by , Denise Yarbrough, the honoree’s daughter, the joyous talk offered by Lupinacci’s brother,  , Joey Mangino, and a gift was bestowed by niece , Francine Hillpot.
On show was a Medals of America dark box filled with reproductions of all of Lupinacci’s prizes, medals and awards, along with his personal Army coat.
State Senator , Jessica Scarcella Spanton , presented the day priest with a Proclamation.
Dennis Mangiero, the , North Central Kiwanis Club ‘s , function chair, explained:” The North Central Kiwanis supports several veteran organizations these on , Staten Island.  , Louis Lupinacci , was one of the 50 World War II Veterans that we had honored in 2017. And when we learned that he was still with us at 100 years old, we believed it was only appropriate to bring him up and honor him only for this extraordinarily special occasion. We respect Louis and all servicemen so much.
According to Mangiero, Louis ‘ uniqueness is attributed to the fact that there are reportedly only a few thousand D-Day soldiers still alive nowadays.
” Sports is all about traditions, but the true life legends are about people who made our sacrifices,” according to the statement.  , Louis Lupinacci , thank you very much for your service”, he added.
Borough President , Vito Fossella , was also on hand and presented Lupinacci with a statement naming , Oct. 9 , Louis” Louie” Lupinacci Day on , Staten Island.
” Louis Lupinacci , epitomizes what is wonderful about , Staten Island , and America. From his service during World War II to his noble devotion to the much loved , Kiwanis Club , and the , Staten Island , area. Louis has led by example, with kindness, generosity, dedication and persistence. Faith, home, compassion and liberty ate at the core of Louie. we re but fortune that he is still going strong at 100″, noted Borough , President Fossella.
” We do a lot for veterans, but we could n’t do it if it were n’t for veterans like you. I wish you nothing but the best and another 100 years for you”, said , Dennis Gable, Kiwanis colonel government,
U. S. Army , Lt. Col.  , Nicholas LoRusso , noted that it was a great honor for him to get attending the event. ” Mr. Lupinacci , I am honored to be wearing the same standard that you wore in the , U. S. Army. For you it was the” Day that will live in Infamy,” and for me it was 9/11. You are a true motivation. You exemplify the Army’s principles of fidelity, honor, respect, and noble company and personal confidence in World War II, which I have served in for 17 years.
” I’ll never neglect immediately as long as I live for another 100 times”, Lupinacci said to a rousing round of laughing. ” I know of the job that the government does, and because of that I can sleep at night.” That was a wonderful creation. They engaged in intense fighting and had a great passion for one another. By the time basic training was finished, you could n’t divide us. Before urging everyone to climb to pay their respects, he said,” And thank you to the people who never made it home.”
A , LITTLE ABOUT LUPINACCI’S , LIFE
Born to , Margaret ( Pace )  , and , Vincent Lupinacci , on , Saturday, Sept. 13, 1924, Lupinacci’s grew up at , 57 Mott Street , in the , Little Italy , neighborhood of , Manhattan , along with siblings, Vincent, George, Camille and Louis ( who passed away at a very young ) —” Uncle Louie” was named after him.
He enlisted in the , US Army , during World War II and trained in Fort Sheridan as a device gun. He landed in the first storm on Omaha Beach recognized as , Easy Red , as a machine gun during the Invasion of Normandy on , Tuesday, June 6, 1944.
Lupinacci explained it was a moment when the shores had to be secured so they worked their way through , France,  , Belgium,  , Holland,  , Scotland,  , England , and , Germany.
After he returned home he became part of the 52/20 Club which meant that the , U. S.  , state gave company males$ 20 per week for 52 weeks.
Prior to his uncle’s offer to work for him at a construction company, Lupinacci worked his way up to director and therefore superintendent, finding it difficult to find a job there. After 42 years of service, Lupinacci left that position.
He met his wife Nancy in 1948 when she worked — along with Lupinacci’s girl Camille — in the previous Chemical Bank on , Canal Street , in , Chinatown.
They Lupinacci’s may suggest their I’do’s on , Jan. 20, 1951 , in , St. Mary’s R. C. Church , in , Rosebank , — the commuity where Lupinacci lives to this day — followed by a reception at , The Murat Club , in , St George.
Through the years Lupinacci was an attendant in , St. Joseph , and , St. Mary Immaculate R. C. Church.
The Lupinaccis spent their wedding in , Quebec, Canada , where they traveled by station. They were together for 56 times before she passed away in 2007.
SOME FUN FACTS
In 2008, at 84 years older, Lupinacci traveled to , Hong Kong , to attend his goddaughter, Veronica, and her family. From there they took a boat on the , Yangtze River , and climbed 1, 000 foot on The Great Wall of , China.
Then in 2013 he traveled to , Europe , with Veronica and her husband Eddie and their first halt was  , France, where they visited the first castle he liberated. They may take them on a journey of Normandy Beach, visit the cemetery, and visit the spot where Lupinacci sank during World War II. He may also receive a ceremony in his honor while the flag was raised.
They even visited the town of Bayou where the local people thanked him for serving and went on to visit , Paris,  , Venice,  , Florence , and , Rome.
The Lupinacci’s preferred eating spot for breakfast was Forlini’s in , Manhattan.
Lupinacci is a member of the Veteran’s of , Foreign Wars LaBetti Post , in , Rosebank.
He bowled for many years up until the age of 96 at Rab ‘s , Country Lanes , in , Dongan Hills.
His favourite pastimes include eating and agriculture, as well as visiting Atlantic City, where he and his spouse Nancy frequently played the slots.
He was an active participant of , St. Charles Seminary , when it was opened.
Throughout the ages Lupinacci was a car, and also enjoys his outings to the game.
He enjoys following fresh foods, watching sports and the , New York Yankees
However, his greatest achievement was establishing a fatherly relationship with his brothers Bobby and Wayne, as well as his numerous nephews and another cousins, and creating special memories with extended family and friends, who have since expanded to include both their kids and their son’s children.
Happy 100th day” Brother Louie”!
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