(GLEN COVE, N.Y.) – Since becoming an elected official nearly two decades ago, Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D – Glen Cove) has been helping the members of the Glen Cove Senior Center celebrate their birthdays by bringing roses and sharing cake, conversation and a singalong of “Happy Birthday” for each of the “birthday babies”.
On Friday, Dec. 19, the Senior Center welcomed the return of Michael Graziosi, who once again shared his beautiful operatic voice as part of the monthly festivities as he has done for several years. Graziosi was unfortunately unable to take part in recent months as he recovered from a recent stroke – and his return made the final birthday gathering for 2025 especially meaningful.
“Michael has been a cherished part of the monthly celebrations at the Senior Center for so many years – and we were all praying for his recovery from his recent health challenges,” Minority Leader DeRiggi-Whitton said. “Hearing his voice stronger and more beautiful than ever as he sang ‘Happy Birthday’ and Italian Christmas songs was such a blessing, and it filled all of our hearts with joy and gratitude. I wish everyone a holiday season and New Year filled with joy, good health, and prosperity!”
PHOTO CREDITS – Photos by Peter M. Budraitis