A swing band and dozens of well-wishers celebrated a war hero and a Sonoma County philanthropist’s 107th birthday on Saturday afternoon.

SANTA ROSA — 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.

“That was a terrible thing in my life to give up my Porsche. I had a black Porsche.  Oh my, that puppy was a great, great automobile,” said Maggini.

Maggini is still mentally sharp, healthy, and relatively mobile. He started using a walker this year. KPIX asked about his secret to longevity.

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