Overview
- Guinness shared photos of Neto’s birthday and said he celebrated with a big party planned by his loved ones.
- He was verified as the world’s oldest living man in November 2024 at 112 years and 52 days following John Tinniswood’s death.
- Guinness notes he is the last surviving man born in 1912 and ranks as the 26th oldest man ever recorded.
- Neto credits his longevity to being surrounded by good people and keeping his family close.
- In August he sent birthday wishes to 116-year-old Ethel Caterham, in what LongeviQuest called the first documented exchange between the world’s oldest man and woman.