St. Patrick’s Home for the Aged celebrated seven women who have each seen over 100 years of life last Tuesday, as staff, residents and family members gathered to say happy birthday to their "centenarians."
Cathryn Hauser’s nephew and cousin were there to celebrate with her.
"I get a little sentimental," William Hauser said, because she is his only aunt left living.
"She’s the oldest and the only," he added. "She just keeps saying over and over, ‘I never thought I’d live this long.’"
Hauser’s relatives said she lived all her life in Norwood after emigrating from Germany when she was a toddler.
Hauser, Margaret McNiff – the eldest at 103 years of age – and their fellow centenarians were all given a citation from Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrión, Jr., for the wisdom and strength they provide to their communities.
Staff members at St. Patrick’s presented poetry, gifts and compliments to the ladies of honor, after which hors d’oeuvres, cake and good times were had by all.
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