Smithtown Central School District surprises beloved resident with 100th birthday party

Hella Rezza moved to America from Germany 70 years ago.

News 12 Staff

May 13, 2025, 9:23 AM

Updated 3 hr ago

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The Smithtown Central School District recently threw a suprise 100th birthday celebration for a Kings Park woman.
Hella Rezza moved to America from Germany 70 years ago.
She is known within the Smithtown community for teaching knitting and crocheting classes.
She has taught through adult education in seven school districts for nearly 60 years.