by Dan Radel

At 90 years old, Alfred Caponigro has received many gifts. But this year, his family gave him one of the greatest presents they could— his long-lost service medals. The World War II veteran is battling cancer but no one could tell that from the joy on his face when he was surrounded in his home by his family members Tuesday night— and his long-delayed gift.

"I think there's 27 grandchildren and 25 great-great children, or it's the other way," joked his daughter Elena Mazza, about their very large Italian-American family. The medals arrived by special delivery from Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) who came bearing the eight medals and ribbons that Caponigro earned but never collected for his service to the country.

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Source: http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/