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Jersey Proud: Korean War vet from Ocean County celebrates 93rd birthday

Joe Placente has been known to dress up in the stars and stripes and carry around an American flag.

News 12 Staff

Feb 4, 2025, 3:26 AM

Updated 160 days ago

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Happy 93rd birthday to an Ocean County legend!
Anyone who has lived in Toms River has probably seen Joe Placente. For more than 20 years, Placente has been known to dress up in stars and stripes and carry around an American flag.
Placente is a Korean War veteran. News 12 last saw him this fall at the Seaside Semper Five charity race.
Ninety-three years old and going strong. Happy Birthday!