Masao Kōge, Oldest Living Person in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, Dies at 111
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BIOGRAPHY
Josino Levino Ferreira was born in Areia, Paraíba, Brazil on 3 April 1913. He married Sebastiana Ana da Conceição in 1941, and the couple had six children. The couple moved to Coronel Ezequiel, Rio Grande do Norte following their marriage, and remained together for nearly 60 years until Sebastiana Ana’s death in 2001 at the age of 87.
Josino built his life on hard work in the fields. He rose before sunrise each day to care for the land, the animals, and his family. His simple lifestyle, centered around a healthy diet and free from excess, is considered by his family to be the key to his longevity.
As of his 112th birthday in April 2025, Josino had three living children: Luiz Levino (82), Maria Levino (79), and Josefa Levino (78). He also had 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Even at 112, Josino continues to enjoy lively conversations, reminiscing about the past, watching television, and going for walks—always with the loving support of his family.
RECOGNITION
In 2023, he was featured by two television news outlets as a tribute.
His age was verified by Gabriel Ainsworth, Iara Souza, and Maria Lindacir Ferreira, and validated by LongeviQuest on 10 January 2024.
On 25 November 2024, following the passing of 112-year-old John Tinniswood, he became the world’s second-oldest living man, following only his fellow countryman João Marinho Neto from the state of Ceará.
On 4 December 2024, at the age of 111, he was presented with the LongeviQuest commemorative plaque, recognizing him as the second-oldest man in Brazil.
ATTRIBUTION
GALLERY
(Source: Courtesy of family)
(Source: Courtesy of family)
At the age of 103. (Source: Courtesy of family)
At the age of 100. (Source: Coronel Ezequiel Notícias)
On his 108th birthday. (Source: Courtesy of family)
On his 110th birthday. (Source: Facebook)
In January 2024, aged 110. (Source: Courtesy of the family)
On his 111th birthday. (Source: Courtesy of the family)
On his 111th birthday. (Source: Courtesy of the family)
In June 2024, aged 111. (Source: Courtesy of the family)
On 4 December 2024, at the age of 111, with the LongeviQuest commemorative plaque, recognizing him as the second-oldest man in Brazil.
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