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Frances Kijowski, Believed To Be East Quogue's Oldest Lifelong Resident, Celebrates 95th Birthday

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Frances Kijowski, a lifelong East Quogue resident, celebrated her 95th birthday with a Sunday lunch at Stone Creek Inn on Sunday. She is pictured at center with her four daughters, from left, Kathy, Mary, Julie and Fran (who shares a name and birthday with her mother). CAILIN RILEY

Frances Kijowski, a lifelong East Quogue resident, celebrated her 95th birthday with a Sunday lunch at Stone Creek Inn on Sunday. She is pictured at center with her four daughters, from left, Kathy, Mary, Julie and Fran (who shares a name and birthday with her mother). CAILIN RILEY

Frances Kijowski being introduced to the family business at an early age. COURTESY THE KIJOWSKI FAMILY

Frances Kijowski being introduced to the family business at an early age. COURTESY THE KIJOWSKI FAMILY

Frances Kijowski celebrated her 95th birthday over the weekend. Her family believes she might be the oldest living lifelong East Quogue resident.

Frances Kijowski celebrated her 95th birthday over the weekend. Her family believes she might be the oldest living lifelong East Quogue resident.

Frances Kijowski's parents, Julia and Mike Stokojlo.

Frances Kijowski's parents, Julia and Mike Stokojlo.

A young Frances Kijowski tending to her chickens.

A young Frances Kijowski tending to her chickens.

authorCailin Riley on Oct 5, 2022
A very special birthday was celebrated at the Stone Creek Inn in East Quogue on Sunday afternoon. Frances Kijowski was the guest of honor, blowing out the candles on a... more

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