Mayor Christenson recently presented longtime Malden resident Derine Caruso with a citation in celebration of her 93rd birthday! Well-known as someone who has been devoted to her family, Derine was a loving wife for 52 years to her husband Ignazio and with him raised five children. She is very proud of them as well as her 14 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Derine also spent many years employed by local business Gans Tire which she very much enjoyed. When the Mayor asked Derine what her secret to longevity is, she responded “good genes” was her secret to reaching this milestone.
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Derine's daughter Andrea Fountain, Derine Caruso, and Mayor Gary Christenson