Juan Vicente Perez Mora, a Venezuelan man who was known as the oldest man in the world, passed away just weeks before his 115th birthday. Guinness World Records awarded him this distinction on February 4, 2022, when he was 112 years and 253 days old.
Mr. Mora credited his longevity to a simple lifestyle that included hard work, rest, early bedtimes, a daily glass of aguardiente, and his strong faith in God. Governor Freddy Bernal expressed his deep sadness at the passing of Mr. Mora, describing him as a humble and hardworking man who cherished his family and traditions.
Juan Vicente Perez Mora was a father of 11 children with over 40 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren. He began working in agriculture at the age of five and later became a sheriff known for resolving disputes in his community.
Mr. Mora had witnessed significant historical events such as both World Wars, the invention of television and even survived COVID-19 in 2020. President Nicolas Maduro paid tribute to him on social media offering condolences to his family and people of El Cobre Tachira state.”May God receive him in eternal glory”.
