Marjorie Fiterman, 102, and Bernie Littman, 100, had already lived fulfilling lives before their paths crossed. After the loss of their spouses, both moved into the same senior living community in Philadelphia, not expecting to find love again, let alone just a few doors down. After 9 years of companionship, they tied the knot, becoming the oldest married couple in America, with a combined age of 202 years and 271 days. Their journey began at a costume party on their floor, where Bernie and Marjorie immediately clicked. Their first date coincided with the birth of one of Bernie’s great-granddaughters, marking the start of a relationship that would blossom over time. Interestingly, although they attended the University of Pennsylvania around the same time, their paths never crossed back then. Bernie studied engineering, while Marjorie became a teacher, and life simply took them on different paths until they met at the senior living facility. The couple’s bond grew over shared meals and participation in community productions at the facility. Bernie credits his long life to staying curious, reading, and keeping up with current events, while Marjorie attributes hers to drinking buttermilk. Although Marjorie has no children of her own, she has gained 2 stepchildren, 4 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren through her marriage to Bernie.
