70-year-old Taco Bell employee Joe Deciccio surprised with the tip of a lifetime

SOUTH DAYTONA, Florida – A 70-year-old Taco Bell employee was surprised with the tip of his life after his community gathered to thank him.

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.

“It is my customers to whom I owe this. They bring out the best in me. It is them. 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.