Giovanni Ligato

Giovanni Ligato (18 February 1901 – 2 March 2012) was an Italian supercentenarian who was Italy's oldest living man following the death of Carlo Dozzi on 30 May 2009 until his own death on 2 March 2012 at age 111 years, 13 days.

Biography
Ligato was born on 18 February 1901 in Palizzi. He was one of thirteen children in his family. He moved to Ventimiglia in 1957 and lived there until his death.

He attributed his longevity to drinking wine. At the age of 108, he became Italy's oldest living man. He became a supercentenarian in February 2011.

Ligato died at his home on 2 March 2012. He had his last meal at 7 P.M., which was a glass of grappa and a biscuit. He then sat in his armchair, fell asleep, and did not wake up. He was pronounced dead 2 hours later. 110-year old Giuseppe Mirabella of Sicily became Italy's oldest man.