THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 8, 2025 Page 5 Gloria Prezioso turned 105 this week S augus native Gloria Prezioso celebrated her 105th birthday at Atria Maplewood Place in Malden on Monday (Aug. 4). A group of family, friends and neighbors gathered for a special party. Malden Mayor Gary Christenson honored her with a citation to “recognize Gloria’s life accomplishments and express our gratitude for all the wisdom and guidance that she has provided over the years.” Gloria, a 1938 Saugus High School graduate, wore a colorful unicorn cap for the occasion. She was born in Saugus and lived there most of her life before moving to Malden in 2019. She has two children (Robert of Saugus and Gloria of Fort Myers, Fla.), six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Her hobbies include walking and sewing. She was GREETINGS FROM THE MAYOR: Shown presenting Saugus native Gloria Prezioso with a Citation from the City of Malden on her 105th birthday is Mayor Gary Christenson. (Courtesy Photo to The Saugus Advocate) a substitute teacher and an accomplished seamstress who used to own an alteration shop called “Gloria’s Alterations.” She attends daily fitness classes to keep her body moving. Gloria said the most rewarding thing about growing older is getting to keep doing it. What are her tips on living to 100? “Don’t smoke and be kind.” Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available Sabatino Insurance is proud to welcome the loyal customers of ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU: Our Staff are, Emma Davidson, Jeimy Sanchez, Josephine Leone, Marie D’Amore, Rocco Longo, Z’andre Lopez, Anthony DiPierro, Darius Goudreau, Laurette Murphy, Danielle Goudreau and Tina Davidson. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM What does she do to stay active? “I exercise daily. It’s important to try all the diff erent kinds to keep your body moving. I enjoy walking to keep moving, too.”
6 Publizr Home