Allentown man celebrates 103rd birthday
Published: Mar 06 2013 07:00:00 PM EST
Updated On: Mar 07 2013 06:41:11 PM EST
A Lehigh Valley resident has 103 reasons to celebrate.
A birthday party was held Thursday afternoon at Liberty Nursing and Rehab in Allentown for resident John Matthews. He turned 103-years-old.
Matthews' family said he's had a very full life. He's a World World II veteran, a Mason and a long-time civil rights activist.
Matthews spent much of his life in New York City, where he owned a business and a community center.
Matthews credits his long life to working with children.
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