World War II vet celebrates 101st birthday

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Wednesday, January 2, 2019
World War II vet celebrates 101st birthday
A decorated World War II veteran from Chester County is sharing his secret to living 101 years.

PHOENIXVILLE, Pa. (WPVI) -- A decorated World War II veteran from Chester County is sharing his secret to living 101 years.



Joseph Sulli marked the occasion with family at home in Phoenixville on Tuesday.



Sulli was a prisoner of war for more than a year in a concentration camp in Poland.



Though legally blind, he is healthy and maintains a sense of humor.



Sulli says the secret to his longevity is keeping busy, and enjoying rum and Cokes.

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