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NJ man believed to be oldest man in the US
FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini speaks to 111-year-old Luis Cano.
NEW YORK - A 111-year-old New Jersey resident is believed to be the oldest man living in the United States.
What we know:
Luis Cano, who was born in Colombia and now lives in Linden, celebrated his 111th birthday on Dec. 9. His age was validated after his most recent birthday by LongeviQuest, an organization that tracks the world’s oldest people. The group ranks Cano as the 12th oldest man in the world.
Asked how he feels about the milestone, Cano offered a simple response: "Good."
Cano was born Dec. 9, 1914, in Colombia.
He later served in the Colombian Army and, after his military service, owned and operated a fleet of buses that transported people through rural areas.
10 children, 11 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren
He married Alicia Angelo Cano in 1948.
Together they had 10 children. Their family has since grown to include 11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
The couple moved to Far Rockaway, New York, in the 1990s. Cano has described living in the United States as the accomplishment of his lifetime. After Alicia Cano died in 2004, he relocated to Linden, where he now lives with two of his children.
Luis spends time reflecting
These days, Cano spends much of his time at home, often looking out the window and reflecting on life.
He still enjoys watching airplanes pass overhead — a longtime interest — and has always loved fishing.
Cano did not receive a formal education, but built a life centered on work and family. Surrounded by relatives who help care for him, he keeps a plaque commemorating his age as a point of pride.
When asked the secret to his longevity, Cano offered straightforward advice: "Don’t drink a lot. Get good sleep and don’t smoke."
And for living well? "Behave well," he said.
The Source: This report is based on information from FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini.