Littman’s granddaughter Sarah Sicherman said the elderly couple were “so lucky to have found each other” and “support” each other.
It’s never too late to find love, as proven by this centenarian couple! Residents of Philadelphia, Marjorie Fiterman, 102, and Bernie Littman, 100, decided to get married on Sunday, May 19. The special ceremony took place at the senior living facility where they first met almost a decade ago, as reported by Fox News.
The couple’s romantic journey began at a costume party in the assisted living facility. Their first date coincided with the birth of Littman’s great-granddaughter, making it a memorable day for both families.
When Littman expressed his intention to marry again, it surprised his family. Having been previously married for 65 years to a woman named Bernice, they thought he would remain content being single. However, finding a companion like Marjorie inspired him to take this joyful step.
The couple’s decision to marry was cheered on by their families. Sarah Sicherman, Littman’s granddaughter, mentioned how thrilled they were that Bernie had found a loving companion to share life’s precious moments and support him, especially during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rabbi Adam Wohlberg, who has known the couple for years, performed the ceremony. He highlighted that Bernie and Marjorie had accumulated a wealth of experience and wisdom, so he tailored his advice to recognize their mature perspectives on life and love. Wohlberg noted that what they cherish about each other now will likely remain unchanged as they continue their journey together.
Marjorie, who had previously been married to a man named Morris until his passing in 1999, found something remarkably special in Bernie. Rabbi Wohlberg also brought forward an interesting detail—both Bernie and Marjorie attended the University of Pennsylvania simultaneously, although they were unaware of each other back then.
He humorously speculated that the couple might even make it to the cover of the next alumni magazine edition. Indeed, their combined age of 202 years might have even set a new Guinness World Record for the Oldest Aggregate Age Couple to Marry, eclipsing the previous record of 194 years set by Doreen and George Kirby from England in 2015.
Sicherman expressed, “Our application is pending, but we believe it is the Guinness World Record for Oldest Aggregate Age Couple to Marry, by about eight years.”
