No plans to retire: 105 year old Italian woman celebrates birthday at her workplace

27.10.2025

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The team at an Italian shoe company joyfully celebrated their beloved longtime colleague, Letizia Galli, who reached the remarkable milestone of her 105th birthday at work.

The joyous occasion was captured in a video shared on the brand’s social media. Laughter and cheers filled the room as employees entered Galli’s office, presenting a cake topped with candles shaped like the number 105. Her coworkers applauded enthusiastically as she beamed with delight, graciously accepting their heartfelt congratulations.

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This celebration reflects a broader Italian perspective: for many, age isn’t a reason to retire, but an opportunity to remain engaged in life, work, and the community. In a country that values craftsmanship and manual labor, people like Galli embody the spirit of essere vivi («to be alive»).Enthusiasm and dedication to craft are often credited as secrets to longevity.

The impact of Galli’s milestone was also felt online. In the comments, users congratulated the «young lady» and expressed amazement at her vitality.

«Living to 105 in such good health is a miracle. May she be happy,» one wrote. Another asked, «What’s the secret to her longevity?» while another joked, «The secret to living to 105 is living without a husband or children.»

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