Alfred Date shares some advice with younger generations as he prepares to turn 109 this year.

This could be the oldest man in Australia

AUSTRALIA’S oldest man Alf Date died peacefully at Peninsula Village nursing home at Umina Beach on Monday at the age of 110.

Mr Date, a father of seven, lived at Davistown for more than 30 years, before moving to Peninsula Village in December 2013.

His daughter Marjorie Ransome, of Umina Beach, said he didn’t think too much about his age — although he did love a party.

“He did enjoy the celebrations of his birthday,” Mrs Ransome said.

A longtime football fan, Mr Date was surprised on his 110th birthday in November with a Central Coast Mariners jersey from the A-League club’s coach Tony Walmsley, as well as a visit from Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove.

At the time, Mr Date described his secret to longevity as “waking up every morning”.

Mrs Ransome said there were plenty of happy memories to look back on.

“It’s been a really eventful and really satisfying life I’d say,” she said.

His family and friends will farewell Mr Date at Greenway Chapel, Green Point, on Tuesday.

The service will be conducted by his eldest son Robert, an Anglican minister.