100-Year-Old Jersey City Native Reveals Secret To Long Life

The secret is there's no secret.

Singer Mary Taylor performs songs from the 1920s for Rosemarie, her daughter Michele, and the rest of the Harmony Village residents and staff.
Photo Credit: *CareOne Paramus*

Paramus Mayor, Christopher DiPiazza presents Rosemarie with a Certificate of Commendation in honor of her birthday.
Photo Credit: *CareOne Paramus*

Risa Kory, RN, Administrator and Rosemarie pose for her birthday.
Photo Credit: *CareOne Paramus*

Rosemarie Menzies and her daughter, Michele.
Photo Credit: *CareOne Paramus*

Cecilia Levine

08/11/2023 5:39 p.m.

Rosemarie Menzies, a resident of Harmony Village at CareOne Paramus, turned 100 years old on Friday, Aug. 11.

The secret to a long life?

"There is no secret," the Jersey City native said. "Just laugh a lot."

Rosemarie's birthday bash was Gatsby themed, and included a musical performance by Mary Taylor, who sang songs from the 1920s.

Later on, everyone enjoyed food, cake, and a toast at the Gatsby Social, where Paramus Mayor Christopher DiPiazza presented Rosemarie with a Certificate of Commendation.

When asked to share advice for the youth, Rosemarie said: "Spend every moment you can with your family and friends."

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