The bond between siblings is something unique and indescribable, but in the case of twins, we usually
witness an even more special relationship. Norma Matthews and Edith Antoncecchi, identical twins who
managed to have very similar lives, know this very well: they both married at the same time, started a
family and moved to Florida together in 1995. In addition, they recently celebrated their 100th
anniversary. The sisters have become real celebrities in the small town of St. Petersburg, USA, where
they live together in a mobile home.

Norma and Edy were born on December 23, 1921 in Revere, Massachusetts. They have shared
everything since birth, even the bed. They dressed the same at school and sometimes had fun confusing
the teachers by changing places. They would argue from time to time, but their grandmother would tell
them, «If you put a penny in your pocket, it won’t jingle. If you put two pennies in your pocket, they’ll
jingle.» , but their interests are slightly different: Norma loves to draw, while Edy plays the
piano.Growing up, Norma became a hairdresser and Edy chose a career as a nurse.

In 1943, Edy and Norma married three months apart and both gave birth to their first child in 1944: for
the first time, they lived apart, but only for a year. Over the next five decades, they made sure to live as
close together as possible. In 1995, the twins decided to move together to Florida and live together
again in a mobile home where they still live today, surrounded by the care of their loved ones. They
enjoy going to church and the nearby seniors’ club.

On their centenary, more than fifty family members gathered to celebrate the twins at an Italian
restaurant. Asked about their secret to longevity, they replied, «Don’t drink, smoke and live an honest