November 26, 2024
After a room of over 100 guests sing “Happy Birthday,” family members help Bea Conetta blow out candles on her cake celebrating her turning 100 years old on Sunday, Nov. 24. Behind her is her daughter Geraldine Colucci and great-granddaughter Grace Catino. To the left is her grandson Rick Franchella, and Adam Franchella is on the right.
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Bea Conetta, a renowned advocate celebrates her 100th birthday
Whether she was the bane or the delight at any given Board of Trustees meeting, Bea Conetta, to all who have watched, is a local figure who demands respect. With a reputation in advocacy as feisty as her own, it’s no wonder that the community would gather to celebrate Conetta’s 100th birthday—if anyone can make it to the rare title of centenarian, it’s her.
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