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Philadelphia Man Celebrates 100th Birthday

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A Philadelphia man celebrated his 100th birthday on Friday. A big party was held Friday morning for Jose Vega-Marrero at Mercy Life North Hancock.

He's an avid domino player. There was plenty of cake and well wishes.

Vega-Marrero lived most of his life in Puerto Rico and moved to Philadelphia when he was 52.

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He currently lives with his son and daughter-in-law.

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