For the past 20 years, Joe Deciccio has worked the drive-thru window in a South Daytona store – handing out smiles and friendly greetings along with food.
When a Facebook group was formed to showcase restaurant workers during the pandemic, the employee known as Taco Bell Joe won by a landslide.
An initial $ 50 donation quickly grew to thousands as donations poured in.
He recently received a check for over $ 6,000.
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“It is my customers that I owe this too. They bring out the best in me. They are. I couldn’t do it without your help,” said Deciccio. “And I’m going to do my best to live it. And light a light, a candle, in every heart of every person I meet.”
Raj Gohill was one of those who contributed to Deciccio’s tip.
“You could have the worst day, by the time you get through the drive-thru there you’re just laughing,” Gohill said.
Taco Bell Joe said he never realized how many people he touched, but his clients give him both strength and wisdom.
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