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Longtime Malden Resident Celebrates 100th Birthday
Alfred Contreas said "keeping peace with his wife" is what keeps him young.
MALDEN, MA — A longtime Malden resident was recently honored by the city for turning 100 years old.
Mayor Gary Christenson presented Alfred Contreas with a citation in recognition of the milestone. Christenson stopped by the home was Contreas shares with his wife of 55 years, Helen.
What's Contreas's secret to a long and healthy life? He told the mayor "keeping peace with his wife" is what keeps him young.
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