SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSTM) — Actor Richard Gere was in New York over the long Memorial Day weekend to celebrate a special birthday. It wasn't his birthday, but rather his father's.

Pastabilities in Syracuse, New York was where Gere and his family celebrated the milestone event. The downtown restaurant posted a photo on Instagram of Gere with his father and restaurant staff.

"Richard Gere came into Pasta's tonight to celebrate his father, Homer Gere's 100th birthday," the restaurant wrote in the post, followed by the hashtags #thismustbetheplace, #richardgere, #onehundred and #iconic.

Pastabilities is located in Armory Square and is considered to be one of the oldest and most renowned restaurants in the area.

Gere was born in Philadelphia and grew up in the Syracuse area. He graduated from North Syracuse High School (now Cicero-North Syracuse High School) in 1967. He is best known for his roles in "Pretty Woman," "An Officer and a Gentleman," "Chicago" among several others.

According to reports, Homer Gere is a former insurance salesman. He was also a long-time member of the North Syracuse Volunteer Fire Department and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. He still lives in North Syracuse and his son visits frequently.

Homer’s wife and Richard’s mother, Doris, died in 2016.

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