There were no sonograms in 1933. So one could imagine Nunziata Pierro’s surprise when, 15 minutes after giving birth to her son, there were suddenly two bundles of joy to hold. Those twins — Giuseppe “Joe” and Nicola “Nick” Pierro — celebrated their 90th birthday, on Dec. 27, in East Rockaway.

Between the two of them exists 180 years of life, 130 years of marriage, nine grandchildren and four — soon to be five — great grandchildren. The pair continues to show that brotherhood is no different whether you’re 19 or 90.