A grandfather from Santa Catarina, already known online for celebrating “themed birthdays,” received a special visit from the fire department to celebrate his 91 years and three months. The celebration took place last Friday (14) in Crisium, in the south of the state.

Grandpa Edio wins Crisium firefighters party – Video: CBMSC/Disclosure/ND

On this occasion, Edio Francisco Nunez won a uniform from the corporation. “He always had a great attachment to the profession and loved surprises so much that he even slept in a firefighter suit. It was definitely a day he will never forget,” said his eldest daughter Nadia Marisa Nunez.

Since Edio suffered a stroke during the pandemic, at the age of 90, the family has celebrated every month of life, always with the character or profession that marked the life of a grandfather. This time it was no different, in 2015 he participated in the “Best Age Fireman” course.

“We are very happy when the population remembers us, even more than a person with such great experience and who has already done so much for others,” said Lieutenant Colonel Enrique Piovesam da Silveira, commander of the 4th Army Fire Battalion.

The celebration took place on Friday (14) – Aninha Ck Fotografia

Edio won the corporate uniform – Aninha Ck Fotografia

In 2015 he participated in the course “Firefighter of the best age” – Aninha Ck Fotografia

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According to Ana Cristina, Edio’s granddaughter, the idea for birthday parties came from her grandfather. “When his great-grandson Arthur was born, we made him, and then my grandfather asked us why we didn’t do it for him too,” he explained.

Grandpa Edio celebrates another month of life with his great-grandson – Photo: Personal archive

She reports that the topics are always unexpected. “You never know what topic or what day it will be celebrated, because we always do it when he sleeps, that is, during the day. But he loves when he wakes up and sees what we have done for him,” says the granddaughter.

Everything is made with love and care

Who cares about the looks and themes of Mr. Edio – Dona Nadia, mother of Ana and her other daughters. All the material used for birthday decorations is made of EVA material and made by Nadia who does it with a lot of love, devotion and affection for her father.

In retirement, Nadia lives with Edio to take better care of him, as he had a stroke before the pandemic and fell ill earlier in the year due to the pandemic. “We thought he would not survive, but he remained steadfast in the face of the disease and we continued to throw his little parties,” says the granddaughter.

*Collaboration: Manuela Silva | Press officer of the 4th BBM