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WWII Veteran celebrates 106th birthday

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COVENTRY, R.I. (WPRI) — Tuesday was a day to remember for Albert DeSilva. The World War II veteran celebrated his 106th birthday at Brookdale Centre of New England in Coventry. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, on Aug. 8, 1919, DeSilva served in the U.S. Army, unlike his four brothers who served in the U.S. Navy. He was presented Tuesday with a letter from Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos, as well as certificates from Rep. Seth Magaziner and Sen. Jack Reed. H…

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WWII Veteran celebrates 106th birthday

COVENTRY, R.I. (WPRI) — Tuesday was a day to remember for Albert DeSilva. The World War II veteran celebrated his 106th birthday at Brookdale Centre of New England in Coventry. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, on Aug. 8, 1919, DeSilva served in the U.S. Army, unlike his four brothers who served in the U.S. Navy. He was presented Tuesday with a letter from Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos, as well as certificates from Rep. Seth Magaziner and Sen. Jack Reed. H…

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WPRI 12 broke the news in East Providence, United States on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
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