Holley woman, Lorraine Pera, celebrates 100th birthday today
Provided photos: Lorraine Pera is shown last week celebrating her 100th birthday which is today. Pera is also shown greeting her life-long friend, Pauline Stazie, who is 99 and will be 100 in January.
HOLLEY – A Holley woman turns 100 today. Lorraine Pera is well known in the community. She lives in the village and regularly drives, goes shopping, attends Mass, socializes with friends and family and is part of community events.
“I’m amazed every time I’m in her presence,” Holley Mayor Mark Bower said in a message today on the village’s Facebook page.
Lorraine LeStorti Pera is Bower’s aunt. She was born on State Street in Holley and had an identical twin, Edna Ruggeri, who passed away three years ago.
Pera graduated with Holley’s Class of 1943 and went on to work 25 years at Kodak.
She is a proud mother to her son Don, a retired teacher at Holley. Pera has two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Bower issued a mayoral proclamation in honor of Pera’s 100th birthday. She also received a proclamation from State Sen. Rob Ortt and a greeting from Gov. Kathy Hochul.
“I hope you have the chance to celebrate this extraordinary milestone with good friends and family,” Hochul said in her letter. “You are an inspiration to us all and your wisdom continues to make you a living treasure to everyone fortunate enough to know you. As you look back on a century of memories and experiences, I send my best wishes for a wonderful celebration and continued happiness.”
Holley, in cooperation with the towns of Murray and Clarendon, has recognized residents who are 90 or older. The next celebration for those residents is being planned for Setember 2026.
“Let’s always celebrate, honor and respect our most elder residents, family members and friends,” Bower said.
Lorraine Pera is shown with her family during a party in her honor. From right to left include her son, Don Pera; daughter-in-law, Liz Pera; great-granddaughter, Leah Prior; granddaughter, Karyn Prior; Lorraine Pera; great-grandson, Caleb Prior; grandson, Jeffrey Pera; grandson-in-law, Eric Paskowski; great-grandson, Eli Prior; and grandson-in-law, Steve Prior.
