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LI Woman, Former U.S. Army Nurse, Celebrates 100th Birthday

She was honored with a drive-by celebration at her home for her centennial birthday. See more photos inside.

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Irene Haber, a former U.S. Army nurse, turned 100 years old. She was honored with a drive-by celebration at her Bethpage home.
Irene Haber, a former U.S. Army nurse, turned 100 years old. She was honored with a drive-by celebration at her Bethpage home. (Kevin Imm/ImmsterFirePhotos.com)

BETHPAGE, NY — Irene Haber, who was nurse for the United States Army and also worked at Central General Hospital (now Plainview Hospital) for many years, recently turned 100 years old. Haber, who lives in a senior community in Bethpage, was honored with a drive-by celebration at her home.

Irene Haber, a former U.S. Army nurse, turned 100 years old. She was honored with a drive-by celebration at her Bethpage home. (Credit:Kevin Imm/ImmsterFirePhotos.com)
Irene Haber, a former U.S. Army nurse, turned 100 years old. She was honored with a drive-by celebration at her Bethpage home. (Credit:Kevin Imm/ImmsterFirePhotos.com)
Irene Haber, a former U.S. Army nurse, turned 100 years old. She was honored with a drive-by celebration at her Bethpage home. (Credit:Kevin Imm/ImmsterFirePhotos.com)
Irene Haber, a former U.S. Army nurse, turned 100 years old. She was honored with a drive-by celebration at her Bethpage home. (Credit:Kevin Imm/ImmsterFirePhotos.com)
Irene Haber, a former U.S. Army nurse, turned 100 years old. She was honored with a drive-by celebration at her Bethpage home. (Credit:Kevin Imm/ImmsterFirePhotos.com)

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