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A ‘Fine’ day to turn 100!

Lynbrook temple member celebrates milestone birthday

Posted Friday, January 2, 2015 12:30 pm

Miriam Fine blows out the candles in the company of her daughter, Judy, left, and granddaughter, Debra.

Courtesy Dave Penso

Fine celebrated with family and friends.

Courtesy Dave Penso

The congregation designed a beautiful birthday cake for Miriam Fine.

Courtesy Dave Penso

Family held a Chuppah over Miriam. Usually used at Jewish weddings, it signifies a roof over ones head in the presence of God, evoking his blessing for all who are underneath.

Courtesy Dave Penso

By Mary Malloy

Miriam Fine celebrated her 100th birthday with friends and family at Temple Am Echad (formerly Temple Emanuel) in Lynbrook on Dec. 13. Fine has been a member of the temple for more than 80 years.

Miriam was born at home in the Bronx on Dec. 13, 1914. She married William Fine on Dec. 24, 1939 and they had two daughters, Judith and Jan.

She started working as a legal secretary in 1935 for Frank A. Gulotta, former New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division Judge, and Nassau County District Attorney. Miriam lived in Newport, Rhode Island, Brooklyn and Valley Stream,

before moving to Lynbrook. Miriam was widowed in 1983 after 43 years of marriage. Miriam has three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Miriam enjoys reading.

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