PAWTUCKET – Nearly a week after celebrating the big 100 on Sept. 18, Pawtucket resident Mary Calista was surprised by several visitors at her home on Sept. 23.

Her son Jeff, owner of A Little Bit of Everything on Cottage Street, arranged the visit, to make her birthday a special milestone.

Calista was all smiles when Mayor Donald Grebien, his wife Laureen, and Sen. Lori Urso walked into her living room to offer her their best wishes in person.

Laureen Grebien told Calista that she looked great before giving her a big hug, followed by more hugs from Grebien and Urso.

Calista received a proclamation from Urso along with a citation from Grebien to commemorate her 100th birthday as a long-term Pawtucket resident, and she beamed when both were presented to her.

“Happy Birthday,” said Grebi

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