HAPPY 103RD BIRTHDAY Oscar Ghirardi

Date of Birth: Oct. 19, 1909, in Italy. Came to Farrell, Pa., in 1919.

Residence: Liberty Arms Assisted Living.

Spouse: He was married to his wife, Emma, for 74 years.

Children: They have two children.

Employment: He was an instructor and inspector for transformers for Westinghouse. During World War II, the plant was converted to produce torpedo rigs so his job kept him out of the military.

Additional information: His birthday was celebrated Friday with family and friends at Liberty Arms. He exercises daily, plays Wii bowling and 500 rummy and is still a licensed driver but stopped driving at 101.