Ida Zoccarato
Supercentenarian data for Italy
- Full name: Ida Zoccarato
- Lifespan: (24.05.1909 – 16.01.2022)
- Age: 112 years, 237 days
- Birthplace: Italy
- Last residence: Italy
- Application date: 30.06.2020
- Validation date: 26.08.2021
- Validation source: Alfredo Nocera
Biography
Ida Zoccarato was born in Vigonza, Padua, Veneto, Italy on 24 May 1909. She was married to Mario, with whom she two children, Edda and Piero. Her husband enlisted in the military when the Second World War broke out, and was killed in action in 1943.
At the time of her 110th birthday in May 2019, she had four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
COVID-19 survival and after
In 2020, she suffered a heart attack. In autumn 2020, at the age of 111, Zoccarato contracted COVID-19 during the coronavirus pandemic. However, by 15 December 2020 she had successfully recovered, making her one of the oldest known survivors of the disease.
On 2 May 2021, at the age of 111 (almost 112), Zoccarato received the COVID-19 vaccine, making her one of the oldest known people to receive the vaccine.
She became the last Italian person born in the 1900’s decade, following the death of Maria Antonia D’Amore on 24 November 2021.
Zoccarato died in Padua, Veneto, Italy on 16 January 2022 at the age of 112 years, 237 days.
Validation
Her age was verified by Alfredo Nocera, and validated by the Gerontology Research Group (GRG) on 26 August 2021.