Darien woman celebrates 100th birthday

<p>A woman in Darien is celebrating a milestone birthday.</p>

News 12 Staff

Jan 11, 2018, 11:44 AM

Updated 2,313 days ago

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A woman in Darien is celebrating a milestone birthday.
Muriel DeCesare turned 100 years old this week, and the people at Maplewood at Darien helped her celebrate in grand style.
Muriel moved to Connecticut from Manhattan, where she made her home with her late husband.
The couple enjoyed traveling and visiting loved ones in New York and New Jersey.
Muriel’s family says she can be found enjoying a glass of wine during “Happy Hour” a couple of times a week.


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