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Uploaded: Thursday, November 15, 2007, 12:44 PM
A birthday for the history books
Oldest Pleasanton man celebrates turning ripe age of103
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by Emily Atwood
Pleasanton Weekly Staff
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 | Orville Nightingale, Pleasanton's oldest living man, recently celebrated his 103rd birthday with daughter Marilyn and grandsons Shane and Ryan at Ridgeview Commons, where he was one of the first residents to move in when the senior apartment complex first opened. Nightingale, who has fished with Harry Truman and danced with Ginger Rogers, said he enjoys living in Pleasanton, playing cards and reading the newspaper. When asked the secret to his longevity, he responded, "breathing in and out." Daughter Marilyn adds that Nightingale has a great sense of humor. He is considered the oldest living DeMolay, a youth men's organization in which he was an original member of. Are you receiving Express, our free daily e-mail edition? See a sample and sign-up for Express.
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Posted by Bill, a member of the Walnut Grove Elementary School community, on Nov 15, 2007 at 8:39 pm HAPPY BIRTHDAY Orville Nightingale. Here is to many more!
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Posted by Chris, a resident of the Castlewood Heights neighborhood, on Nov 16, 2007 at 11:11 am His secret to longevity - Breathing in & out! I love that he keeps it simple!!!! Happy Birthday!!!!
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Posted by Nancy Lyness, a resident of the Ruby Hill neighborhood, on Nov 20, 2007 at 10:15 pm Mr. Nightingale, you are an inspiration. Best wishes for many more happy, healthy birthdays. Keep on breathin'!
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