BENSALEM TOWNSHIP, PA —Joseph DeMarco had a lot of candles on his cake Friday —like 100 of them.
DeMarco was the guest of honor as Parx Casino and Bucks County officials held a surprise 100th birthday party in the Liberty Bell Beer Garden featuring an escorted motorcade, family and friends, elected officials and citations, and a 100th birthday cake.
DeMarco was a Private First Class in the USMC who now lives in the Delaware Valley Veterans Home, 2701 Southampton Rd. in Philadelphia.
DeMarco was escorted with 12 of his fellow veterans by Bensalem Highway Patrol motorcycles to Parx Casino. Invited special guests included Bensalem Township Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo, U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, and state Sen. Frank Farry.
DeMarco grew…
