Cranston centenarians honored at governor's breakfast

By Pete Fontaine
Posted 5/25/16

Cranston residents Margaret DiMuccio and Helen M. Rathbun were among the guests of honor at last Thursday's 39th annual Governor's Centenarian Breakfast held at The Bridge at Cherry Hill in Johnston. I can't believe my grandmother is"

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Cranston centenarians honored at governor's breakfast

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Cranston residents Margaret DiMuccio and Helen M. Rathbun were among the guests of honor at last Thursday’s 39th annual Governor’s Centenarian Breakfast held at The Bridge at Cherry Hill in Johnston.

“I can’t believe my grandmother is 101 years old,” said Gina Sabitoni-Arakelian, Mrs. Rhode Island, of DiMuccio. “It’s absolutely wonderful that we have three generations here today.”

Sabitoni-Arakelian, who enjoyed the morning’s breakfast and conversation with Gov. Gina Raimondo, sat alongside her mother and enjoyed the event co-hosted by the Rhode Island Department of Elderly Affairs and its director, Charles Fogarty.

Meanwhile, Dorothy E. Hutchins sat at the same table as her mom, Rathbun, who like DiMuccio is 101.

“It’s a great day for all the mothers and fathers,” said Hutchins, who also lives in Cranston. “But mom’s not the oldest lady here.”

“While we congratulate each and every centenarian here today, our oldest Rhode Islanders are Vera LaToree and Arthur Latham, who are each 106 years young today,” said NBC10’s Mario Hilario, the event’s emcee.

Raimondo told a standing-room-only crowd: “As your governor, I’m every so proud of each and every one of you. This is without question one of my most favorite events, and I’m thrilled to be here with you today as we celebrate your special milestones.” 

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