Stop and Shopįiceto also had the honor of cutting the ribbon of the new parking spot - reserved for US veterans - that will forever bear his name. Stop and Shop The cake for Ficeto’s birthday celebration. Ficeto served in North Africa and Italy during World War II in the Army Air Force. “They’re all for me,” he said, looking at all the people. “Oh man, thank you very much,” Ficeto said from his wheelchair in response to all the birthday wishes. On Monday he was greeted by all of his coworkers wearing “Happy Birthday Benny” masks for the celebration, which included a live performance from an all-girls a capella group singing songs from his era. Benny Ficeto - also known as “Benny the Bagger” - celebrating his 100th birthday at the Edison, New Jersey Stop and Shop store that he used to work at. He began working at Stop and Shop 12 years ago in Bloomfield, New Jersey before transferring to the Edison location about four years ago, where he worked regularly until the pandemic hit in March of last year.

A local Stop and Shop helped a World War II veteran and former employee celebrate his 100th birthday with a dedicated veteran’s parking place named in his honor.īartholomeo “Benny” Ficeto - also known as “Benny the Bagger” - served in the Army Air Force during WWII in Northern Africa and Italy as a gunner on a B-52 Mitchell Bomber.

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