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.

media_camera Tony Walmsley presents Alf Date with a team jersey during his 110th birthday celebrations at Peninsula Village last year. Picture: Peter Clark

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.

media_camera A 21-year-old Alfred and his first wife Muriel on their wedding day in 1926. media_camera Alf Date is congratulated on his 110th birthday by the Govener-General, Sir Peter Cosgrove, at Peninsula Village, Umina Beach. Picture: Peter Clark

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.

media_camera Alfred Date at his 109th birthday at Umina.