The mayor of New Jersey, the oldest in the country, dies at the age of 100 – Beach Radio

Mayor of Tinton Falls Vito Perilo dies

He first ran for mayor of 93 years

decided to run because his taxes continued to rise

Tinton Falls -the largest mayor in the United States, who runs as a position on one of the most relative platforms in New Jersey, has died.

A hundred Vito Proilo died on Saturday night at 100 years, local ASBURY PARK Press officials said.

Born in 1924, Proille served in the US Navy during World War II. He continued to work as a civil engineer at Fort Montmouth, according to a local profile exhibited by the area.

“Respected and admired by all who had the privilege of knowing him, the mayor was led with wisdom, kindness and a deep sense of duty,” Boro Charles Terefenko administrator said in a statement.

Perlo was 93 years old when he first won the Tinton Falls mayor’s seats in 2017.

Born in New Jersey, he credits his longevity to exercise partially – like walking around the city to knock on the doors and give out 7500 election leaflets to the locals. He wore two pairs of shoes in the endeavor, according to the spotlight.

During his first term, a handness program started in collaboration with a local gym. The man from the mid-1990s was developed several times a week, playing golf and uses only the stairs.

Proilo won again in 2021 with less than 300 votes, making a hot -contested competition in the area of ​​19,000.

“As a World War II veteran and Mayor of Tinton Falls, Vito leaves behind an incredible heritage of service. Our hearts come out to their loved ones and the entire Tinton Falls community,” said Governor Phil Murphy of X.

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Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.

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