Born in Cuba, Bronx Woman Celebrates 106th Birthday with 103 Year Old Sister

Evangelina Williams happily celebrated her 106th birthday yesterday in The Bronx with her 103 year old sister, Amparo Perez who will turn 104 this summer.

She told the New York Daily News that her longevity is attributed to her love of music and abstaining from drinking.

Evangelina Williams with her 103 year old sister and family as she celebrated her 106th birthday yesterday. Image © (HOWARD SIMMONS/NEW YORK DAILY NEWS)

Happy birthday to Evangelina and may she celebrate many more!

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