Happy 95th Birthday To Tom Montuori!

Tom Montuori, a resident of Rugby Road for more than 50 years and a man some consider the Mayor of Ditmas Park, celebrates his 95th birthday today, March 19.

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This afternoon, third graders from PS 139 stopped by his house to sing “Happy Birthday” and bring him a cake. Living just down the block from the school, teachers say he’s out every day to say good morning to students, teachers, and faculty — and frankly, if you ever see him on his porch, or at the Greenmarket on Sundays, or on a stroll around the neighborhood, you should say hello, he’s pretty much always up for conversation.

When asked today what his secret is to a long life, Tom chalked it up to carpe diem.

“You’re only old tomorrow,” he said, “so live for today!”

Happy birthday, Tom!