Madeleine Turpan, a resident of the Bristal assisted Living Community in Massapequa, will celebrate her 102 birthday in a most unique way.
She and her extended family including nieces, nephews, grand nephews, grand nieces, great grand nephews and great grandnieces and some fellow residents of the Bristal will get together for her birthday lunch at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 25 at the White Castle Restaurant located at 6207 Sunrise Highway in Massapequa. White Castle will induct Turpan into their “Cravers Hall of Fame.”
Turpan who worked as a dietician at the Top of the Sixes Restaurant for many years says she has been eating at White Castles for over 80 years. Her nephew Gene, who visits her regularly at the Bristal says he takes her to White Castle at least once a month.
Turpan who has resided at the Bristal of Massapequa since 2006, received her Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from Queens College in 1987 when she was 75 years young. Predeceased by two husbands, Jack Turpan who she was married to for more than thirty years, and Len Gordon who she was married to for over twenty years until his passing in 2005, says in addition to enjoying fast food she also enjoys a glass of red wine with her dinner on an almost daily basis.
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano congratulated Turpan at his monthly senior birthday party at Old Bethpage Village Restoration, celebrating “The Golden Years” for those whose seniors whose birthdays fall in that month.
Happy birthday Madeleine!
