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Westchester Boy Born on 11-11-11 at 11:11p.m.

Bouncing baby boy Joseph Constantine Bravata was born at Bronxville's Lawrence Hospital on a date and time that is going to be very easy for his parents to remember.



What are the odds—a bundle of joy born on 11-11-11 at 11:11p.m.? The stars must have aligned when little Joseph Constantine Bravata was born last Friday. The cute little guy was born at Bronxville's Lawrence Hospital to Dr. and Mrs. Kurt and Christina Bravata. The Yonkers couple's original due date was supposed to be November 12, but the Bravata's got their wish for an 11-11-11 birthday when Christina suddenly went into labor Friday afternoon. Dr. Paula Brignoni-Blume delivered Joseph at a healthy weight of 7 pounds, 9 ounces.

"Seeing him born was truly an awesome experience," said proud grandparent Carol Cooper, who traveled all the way from Tulsa with her husband Bill.

Unique birthdays are becoming a Bravata tradition. Both Kurt and Christina share the same birthday of December 31. In addition to unique birthdays, the couple was also surprised when they found out that Joseph was the 11th son of Jacob in the Bible. 

"Our little boy is such a miracle. He gets cuter with each passing day," said new mom Christina Bravata. "The fact that he was born at such a time, on 11-11, is just incredible."

Also sharing in the joy of this new arrival are first-time grandparents Dr. and Mrs. Bill and Carol Cooper and Mr. and Mrs. Russell and Teresa Bravata of Eagle Bridge, NY. Both sets of parents come from large Italian families, making Joseph Constantine quite a celebrity.

"When I saw him for the first time I thought, this is what life is all about," said Teresa Bravata. "When we found out the exact time he was born we just couldn't believe it."

Perhaps when little baby Bravata grows up his favorite number will be "11." At the very least, he's destined to have exquisite timing.

"We're just lucky he wasn't 11 pounds when he was born," joked proud new father Dr. Kurt Bravata.


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