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Mineola Resident Honored by County Clerk for Lifetime of Service
Agnes Delaportas worked for the Navy making electronics during WWII.
Mineola resident Agnes Delaportas may not resemble the infamous “Rosie the Riveter” caricature, but that did not stop her from being honored on her 90th birthday for a lifetime of service and achievement to the community.
Joined by her family and friends, Delaportas was presented with citations from both Mineola Deputy Mayor Paul Pereira and Nassau County Clerk Clerk Maureen O’Connell.
Born in New York City in August of 1921, Delaportas began work at age 14 in the electronics industry and earned certificates of merit and was honored by the Navy with a service award for her service.
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Mrs. Delaportas was married in 1941 and still lives in the same house as when she moved to Mineola in 1956.
A real life “Rosie the Riveter,” Delaportes made electronic parts for war planes during World War II for the Navy and continued working until the age of 65.
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She currently enjoys being an active member of the , Mineola Leisure Club and Mineola AARP Chapter.
“God has been very good to me,” she said about her life.
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