Millie Rigoli (1923-2024) was a beloved centenarian who actively served her community of Bayside for over 50 years. She volunteered at P.S. 159, the Board of Elections the Department of Education, the Selfhelp Clearview Senior Center, St. Josaphat’s Church, and Blessed Sacrament Church, where she taught in the Religious Education Program for over 25 years. She also served as a board member of the Church's Senior Citizens Center.
P.S.159 is located at 205-01 33rd Avenue in Bayside, NY, between 205th Street and Clearview Expressway Service Road. Millie Rigoli Way is at the intersection of 33rd Avenue and 205th Street, by the school where Millie made a lasting impact with her years of dedicated service.
Council Member Vickie Paladino. "Today, we proudly honored Millie Rigoli with the street co-naming of Millie Rigoli Way at the corner of 33rd Avenue and 205th Street," Facebook, August 6, 2026.
NBCA [@nbcacivic], "On August 6, 2026, we honored my gram's rich legacy of community service with a street co-naming," Instagram, August 14, 2026.
Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament
Catholic Church, "Millie's 100th birthday with family," December 31, 2023.