2 Peachtree Corners' Residents Celebrate A Century Of Living

PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA -- It’s rare enough to find someone who has lived long enough to celebrate a 100th birthday. So, imagine finding two people who have lived an entire century. Just recently two centenarians, both residents at Village Park at Peachtree Corners, a senior living community, celebrated their 100th birthdays with family and friends.

James Aguilar, a WWII veteran, born March 3, 1919 and Margaret Wischusen, born March 20, 1919, who worked in a factory repairing airplanes during WWII, recently reached the remarkable milestone.

The two were recognized recently during a special birthday celebration at Village Park. It was an
evening for reminiscing as Aguilar’s son told of his father’s humble upbringing in Honduras
before moving to the United States and Wischusen’s son retold the story of how she had
met her husband during WWII.

Aguilar served in the U.S. Army during WWII coordinating civilian logistics during the
reconstruction of Germany. It was there that he met is future wife Norma Hayes. They married
and raised five children. In his later years he was a hands-on volunteer with Habitat for Humanity for many years transporting goods and making repairs.

Wischusen, a native of Malden, Massachusetts, spent her summers in Maine and attended Boston University where she studied Latin and Fine Arts. Later she married and was blessed with four children, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She enjoyed boating, gardening and traveling. She hosted many golf events and was a set designer for a local theatre.

Peachtree Corners Mayor Mike Mason presented proclamations to each centenarian before a
packed house of over 75 who came to share in the celebration.

“It was a pleasure to have the chance to meet Mrs. Wischusen and Mr. Aguilar,” said Mayor
Mike Mason. “They have led remarkable and rich lives. It was an honor to be part of such a
special occasion.”

Additionally, Bob Ballagh, executive director for the Peachtree Corners Veterans Monument,
presented each with a plaque, recognizing Agular’s service to the country and Wischusen for her support of her husband during war time. The event was followed by dinner, a live concert, and a giant cake that was shared with their friends and family.