Carol Lunetta Cianca

Carol Lunetta Cianca (born 1898 in Polizzi Generosa – 11 April 2002) was a Sicilian-born American who worked in England and Italy for Allied intelligence forces during World War II. At 100 years of age she published an acclaimed autobiography that described the back story of her undercover experiences on behalf of the United States during the War.

Biography Lunetta Cianca was born in Sicily, Italy, and moved with her family to the United States in 1910. Her brother Filippo had left Italy years earlier for Bayonne, New Jersey. Her family joined him and she attended high school there. In 1916, following difficult relations with her father, her autobiography that received acclaim from literary critics and was the object of articles that appeared in leading national newspapers such as (Il Messaggero, Il Corriere della Sera, La Sicilia, Il Giornale di Sicilia) and periodicals (Donna Moderna, IO Donna, Oggi, Famiglia Cristiana, Bella, Il Venerdì di Repubblica). One reviewer mentioned "the undoubtedly fascinating and singular figure of Mrs. Cianca, but wanted to dwell on the intrinsic qualities of the work that constitutes, according to many, a true narrative jewel also endowed with exceptional historical value."

She died at 103 in Sicily on 11 April 2002.