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ATaco Bellemployee in Florida just got theChristmassurprise of his life.
On Friday, Joe DeCicco, who has worked at a Taco Bell in South Daytona for the past two decades, was presented with a check for $6,095 — a gift that had started at $50 before more people pitched in to thank “Taco Bell Joe” for his years of brightening their day at the fast food restaurant.
Said DeCiccoin one of the videos, “It’s my customers that I owe this to. They bring out the best in me. It’s them. I couldn’t do it without your help.”
“And I’m going to do my best to live up to it,” he added. “And spark a light, a little candle in every heart of every person that I meet.”
Phillippi toldNewsweekthat DeCicco “deserves the recognition,” as “he truly is the kindest, most gentle, most wonderful man. He makes driving through Taco Bell an actual experience. His spirit is just magical.”
“Thank you for your amazing customer service and for being friends to all of us,” Phillippi added before presenting him with the check. “Happy holidays, Joe.”
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“This job has been an enormous blessing to me. It has brought out the best in me with the wonderful customers that we have,” DeCicco replied, in part. “They gave me strength. They give me wisdom. They give me vitality.”
“And these wonderful people have been true to me for Christmas. Theyhave put grace into my Christmas,” he continued, getting audibly emotional throughout the footage.
One of the people who donated, Raj Gohill, praised DeCicco’s kind nature and special talent for lifting his customers' spirits during difficult times.
source: people.com
