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Even before the cake, the balloons and the flowers, Elsie Lombardo had what she wanted for her 106th birthday. A special birthday Mass was held for her in one of the bright common areas of Anchor Bay Pocasset senior living community and more than 60 family members and friends gathered to join in with prayers and best wishes.

“I just want to thank the Lord for all these years,” she said after the Mass, blinking back some happy tears. “I am grateful for this beautiful Mass and my husband who gave me 52 wonderful years. Thank you, Lord, and thank you all.”

A petite woman with soft white curls, Lombardo was meticulously dressed in creamy beige slacks and jacket, with the outfit accented by a pink corsage and a big, festive button that declared, “My big day.” See comments for story.