A swing band and dozens of well-wishers celebrated a war hero and a Sonoma County philanthropist's 107th birthday on Saturday afternoon.
Albert Maggini actually turned 107 on Monday, September 5th. But family and friends thought more people could joy the celebration by hosting it this weekend at the Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building.Maggini said he would have driven to his party if he didn't give up driving three years ago.
Maggini is still mentally sharp, healthy, and relatively mobile. He started using a walker this year. KPIX asked about his secret to longevity.He said he was lucky because he survived World War II. Maggini flew 35 combat missions over Nazi Germany as a navigator in the B-17 bombers and had a lot of close calls.
But his service didn't end with the military. He served on the boards of a local college and hospital for decades. "His entire life was about service to the community. And he's fun. And he's just a really good man," said niece Carol Maggini Wade.
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