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FontQ: How long have you lived in Greenwich?
A: My whole life.
Q: How do you think Greenwich has changed over the years?
A: More people, more cars. Nathaniel Witherell has been a big help to the town. They have excellent therapy. I broke my hip in three places.
Q: Are you married? How long?
A: I'm a widow. I was married to Joseph Jambriska for 65 years. He passed away in 2006.
Q: Do you have any children?
A: One son, Joseph Jr., married to Marilou.
Q: Are you retired?
A: Retired.
Q: What did you do when you worked full time?
A: I was the first secretary of the Purchasing Agent of Conde Nast. At the time my husband was in the service in WWII for four years as a crane operator unloading ships in the night in Iran and in Russia as part of the Persian Gulf Command. I worked part time then full time for Trepp's Flower Shop for 31 years -- its where the Colony Florist is now on Greenwich Avenue.
Q: What was the most important thing you learned in your work?
A: Working for Trepp's was a great job. It became like a family. Mrs. Trepp and her daughter are still visiting me. So is Rosemarie Nasr, who worked there. We all called ourselves the Trepp family.
Q: What was a significant memory or defining moment in your childhood?
A: I had one sister and one brother. We had a very happy childhood. My father was in horticulture. My mother was a dressmaker. She just had to look at something and she could make it for you.
Q: What are your main hobbies and interests?
A: I crochet, knit and do needlework. Flower arranging -- I love plants.
Q: Do you have a favorite sport?
A: I like basketball. I like to watch golf. My husband was a golf pro in his early years.
Q: Do you have a favorite book?
A: My niece Patricia MacDonald's novel, "Sisters."
Q: Do you have a favorite work of art?
A: Needlework
Q: What music do you listen to and what is a favorite piece of music?
A: I like music from the 1930s and 1940s. Perry Como, Frank Sinatra, and I've seen Glenn Miller play.
Q: If you could tell the president of the United States one thing, what would it be?
A: Pray for peace on earth.
Q: What achievements in your life are you most proud of?
A: Helping other people. I did some volunteering.
Q: If you had a magic wand what would you wish for?
A: Peace on earth.
Q: What, if anything, are you deeply concerned about?
A: For my family to be in good health, especially my son and daughter-in-law.
Q: Best piece of advice to give to the younger generation?
A: Stay away from drugs and alcohol -- any addiction.
Q: What brings you your greatest joy?
A: My son and daughter-in-law, nieces and nephews.
Q: What are you looking forward to?
A: Going home and being able to walk.
