Former Broad Channel resident Gertrude Connolly, who turns 90-years-old this October, celebrated a little early with several generations of her family. She is pictured holding the fifth generation, great-great-grandson Anthony Jr., while surrounded by her daughter, Gail Waldheim (far left), granddaughter, Donna Suto (second from right), and great-grandson, Anthony Rinaldi (far right). Connolly's daughter is also a former Broad Channel resident.