97-year-old veteran still hard at work bagging groceries

Benny Ficeto has been working since he was a child. But at 97, he doesn't want to slow down and still works a four hour shift bagging groceries. Steve Hartman has his story on the road.
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[@ThatLadyDray]

First of all, what we're NOT going to do is skip over the FACT that this man is even able to do this at 97. He's of sound mind, still moves better than some that are 30-50 years younger than him, & appeared to be living independently. That's a goal in & of itself. Respect.

[@Sabbathissaturday]

ThatLadyDray - my 92 year old grandmother lives on her own. I have her groceries and food from restaurants delivered to her and she has a housekeeper come every other Saturday to clean for her, but she lives absolutely independently. I live 10 hours away from her and every other person in our family that lives in the same town (some a few blocks from her) don’t call or check on her. Sadly. I’m glad this man is able to interact with people and still feel useful. It’s important at their age. ❤️

[@benjamindorough6129]

Err, he does not move better than a 47 year old. Unless you're referring to a 47 year old disabled alcoholic or something. Maybe someone 10-20 years younger is a bit more reasonable.

[@JENDALL714]

By law he doesn't get a break because he only works 4 hours. If he worked more than 4 hours, he would have to by law take a break, or the company could get fined by the Department of Labor. It varies from State to State. I once worked for a company who got fined for not having Employees take their breaks. We all got a few extra hundred dollars on our checks because Department of Labor calculated how much they owed every employee for missing breaks. I have no idea how they calculated it, but I didn't care, I got some extra money out of it!

[@DDD11239]

We didn't skip over it, kid.

[@MultiHondaa]

Yup

[@joeyreyrey5827]

Once a soldier, always a soldier. What a great story to start my Sunday with. I hope Benny gets to bag groceries for another 20 years.

[@John-ly1dt]

Joey REY REY he’ll be 117 in 20 years

[@quattro4468]

Gotta make those profits for the fat cats importing chinese goods

[@jamesbulldogmiller]

“After you shined shoes , then where’d you go?” “Go Home!” HAHHAAHA!! What a sense of humor!! That man is sharp!!

[@naomizimik6202]

😂😂😂

[@veezvenus]

God Bless you all, Jesus died on the cross for you, historical proof is they found Noah's ark and dead sea scrolls and more. Trust in God. He is trut

[@AlphaCentauri24]

He asked, "You shined shoes, then what did you do?" The answer was still funny but you got the question wrong.

[@chriswillfox902]

Hahaha

[@willylao5430]

🤣🤣🤣

[@karmafairy351]

00:57 Reporter: "What was your first job you've ever had?" Benny: "Who, me?" Reporter looks around. 😹😹😹😹😹

[@rasheeda1303]

Epic😉

[@trentonwindom9897]

Karma Fairy 😂😂😂😂

[@Kevin51611]

Hilarious 😂😂

[@jamesbulldogmiller]

that was funny! But the older guy countered with his own joke; “After you shined shoes , then where’d you go?” “Go Home!” HAHHAAHA!! What a sense of humor!! That man is sharp!!

[@kimberlywhitehead22]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@technow3789]

“You can’t just stand around like an idiot” now that’s motivation 😄

[@jadefire2817]

Mr. Hartman, I truly believe you have the best job in the world!

[@naomizimik6202]

I agree..😄

[@emptymitochondria0]

Ikr

[@JD-od6jh]

His pieces are exactly what we need in these horrid times. They always bring such joyful tears to my eyes.

[@jadefire2817]

@@JD-od6jh You're absolutely right!

[@BellaWorldAni]

Benny was a HOTTIE! At 97, he still is! Way to go, Mr. Ficeto! Wow!

[@barose1]

Ani Bell Yeah!!

[@danielreynolds7014]

Hes still single and always looking to mingle!

[@Nina_InXs]

He looks like young Andy Garcia in that picture 01:15

[@rachelwood9438]

Lol I'm so glad I'm not the only one that thought that!

[@John-jr7ge]

He reminds me of my grandpa.

[@FaithandNova]

You are blessed ❤️❤️

[@robertlarge8101]

Same, my grandpa retired for 2 years then started a taxi service, I’m happy he wants to work but I also see him stressing all the time

[@dflatt1783]

What a good guy :) A job is a privilege, not an entitlement.

[@chrislaw1945]

That’s what a truthful life is and meaningful life to yourself SIR. I have so much respected for you and I Salute you !! May you have Long meaningful..wonderful life !!

[@simon2499]

Amazing. Warms my heart :,)

[@michaelgaynor6866]

Warmed my heart in these troubling times,Thank you for your Service to our Country I salute our Veterans Everywhere!

[@thisgame2]

the greatest generation

[@thisgame2]

meanwhile boomers destroyed everything and just want to golf and drink, bless Benny,

[@Dachdogoriginal]

My boss I had before I left to serve abroad and he still is, a dentist. He's 83 and has 3 days in his practice and 3 days teaching at the dental school at university. Over 50 years. And he has a million active hobbies. and he Travels and lectures. He has perfect eyesight and is steady as a rock and knows his stuff. He has out lived most of his patients. He says "You retire, you die." There has got to be something to that. He tries to convince everyone, keep working. Pretty amazing

[@donniezawadski2047]

I'm off to the Navy , hope I live as long as this man does. Gotta keep moving ! 🗽🇺🇸🇲🇽

[@michaelgaynor6866]

Donnie zawadski,God's Blessings to you from Philadelphia, Pa.

[@donniezawadski2047]

@@michaelgaynor6866 I'm so nervous , and I'm turning 31 on the 27th of this month. Thank you 🗽

[@HoloScope]

Are you mexican?

[@donniezawadski2047]

@@HoloScope R you European ?

[@HoloScope]

@@donniezawadski2047 nah I'm Mexican why did you ask if I was European?

[@shenandoahsmith3]

Thank you for your service Benny! 👍🏼What an inspirational story, that made my day. 😇Bless your heart, keep up the good work 💖💡💪🏼

[@merakki]

Well that was just to cool.

[@jimmy1154]

Guys like Benny survived The Depression and World War II. Life was never easy, and it made them mentally tough. No time for feeling sorry for yourself. The Greatest Generation.

[@JJ-yu6og]

Please please please do feel- good stories like this. You really need more stories like this.😃💪👍

[@lindamillscreasman4693]

Benny, you are an amazing person. Thank you for your service sir.

[@racheldhanawade3042]

People should show this to their kids

[@johnfolsom9682]

Real men like him are unfortunately gone in this day and age!

[@sweethome3870]

Amazing ! Thank you for your service sir!

[@HoloScope]

STEVE PLZ STOP MAKING ME CRY ALL YOUR VIDEOS ARE SO SAD BUT HAVE GREAT MESSAGES SO I KEEP CRYING TEARS OF JOY PLZ MAKE IT STAAHHHPPPP

[@GreenLight-cg1uz]

I wish I could help this Grandpa but I know he won't accept it he is a man of honour he believes in earning. May God bless this pure honest hard-working soul.

[@kindnesslove2271]

Benny is too cute! GOD BLESS him. May GOD continue to keep him healthy and strong and many more years Benny. God bless you. CBS thank you Always for the good stuff.

[@Snappy60]

Great story.

[@templar23]

"That's the boss man"

[@JJ-yu6og]

Love you, Benny.

[@raymartinez4734]

Love your work Steve Hartman.. hello from Southwest Florida 👋 😎☀️💙

[@corinthianspayne9989]

Brings me to tears to see this honestly. The fact that in this day and age… many young men don’t even want to work or keep a job.

[@anabelleb9919]

This is amazing he works hard !

[@Thecoinmanproof]

I hope you are always healthy. Stay healthy.

[@debanyaguirre3941]

He is so nice but it makes me sad knowing that customers are still going to be rude to him regardless of his situation. Ive been a cashier and this older lady would get screamed at for not understanding english. People are just so rude

[@magdalisalmodovar9113]

God bless him, may he have many more blessing years to come.

[@brenpd]

Uncle Benny has been a hero of mine since I was a little. And he's not from Perth Amboy, He's pure 100% BELLEVILLE.

[@ninacarranza5189]

I think going to "work" simply makes u feel busy accompanied instead of lonely at home

[@Truckernc]

A REAL MAN

[@beecee7488]

He is so freaking cute!!

[@anjangtongomanjang3217]

Amazing man, dedicated his life to those who matter. Thanks for being awesome!

[@katewells4570]

an amazing story of a vet that won't take a break at his job at stop and shop in NJ.

[@ecoc7947]

God bless you, Benny!

[@DianaCarolinaGirl22]

I love this man!!! What a great story!

[@money3ss]

Salute to you Sir.

[@callieford2228]

Millenials can learn a lot from this guy...our work ethic is horrible now. 🤨

[@Jupe367]

True, so true. I like the older generation's values.

[@xyoopridex]

with advancement of technology making everything unnecessarily easier to access, our standard of "working hard" has changed dramatically that we're being so lazy. 😫

[@swipeswifejess3234]

If we had a living wage..

[@murdershe......7378]

@@VentureHolly I disagree I think our generation is very selfish and self centered and not very nice if I am being completely honest. We think we are too superior to put in a hard days work simply for the pleasure of working for something, it is a good feeling if you have accomplished something, rather than only concentrating on nihilism and self satisfaction, the truth is that cats and dogs in America eat better than most of worlds humanity which is sick. We have become a consumer led society buying things we don't need. We support people into power who commit terrible atrocities in our names and apathy, misinformation and a push via big tech to become a totalitarian society is probably the biggest issue facing our generation ( millenials ) thankfully the generation coming after ours has more sense and has seen the vapidness of millenials and our obsession with self and pleasure and mass consumerism. I have faith that future generations will heed the warning and vote accordingly, 1984 was a warning after all not an instruction manual.

[@davidbonsu2543]

Not everyone is lazy and selfish

[@susyvargas4053]

My love to you..

[@dominicbonarrigo6502]

Working keeps you alive. There is NOTHING wrong with this man getting up doing something everyday.

[@avcomth]

Working at older age past retirement actually keeps you healthy and makes you live longer. That's because you have to be physically and mentally active while working. And I don't mean house chores or gardening, but real jobs that you have to be responsible in conducting.

[@manpreetbhullar2956]

The government needs to provide him with all the luxuries. He served our country he deserves to enjoy every moment of his life at this point

[@yeezusybarra]

Thx for your service Sir

[@smanpreet2612]

That’s truly inspiring. If you want to cover a Story like that, Sardar Man Baktawar Singh Brar.. He owns 18000 (thousand) acres of land in California where he grows Raisins,Pistachios,Almonds on his farms... He Is 105 yrs old and actively working with his team of workers.. His slogan of life is never die in bed ... Watch our this great man. 👍🏻 he is good

[@vijay0838]

Wonderful story brother

[@michaelgaynor6866]

Absolutely Amazing Man,Blessings to him from Philadelphia, Pa.

[@Swnsasy]

Such an amazing man! Wish I could go visit him!

[@twistedtyreman]

God bless and every credit to this man👍

[@willylao5430]

OMG!! I want to be like this man when I grow old! God bless you. 💪💪👏👏

[@brianpanlilio2575]

I love him very so much!! Make me so touched!

[@karlkalweit6214]

thank u benny showing that anyone can help and and make some one some smile and love too work benny "champ " ficeto"

[@taniabravo102]

Ooooow What a Sweet Granpa!! God Bless Him!!

[@zulypineda6906]

Such an awesome story love him

[@JD-ee8wp]

I wish my stop and shop had a Benny

[@lewisadkins5950]

Godbless you thank you for your service

[@DanniDuck]

Poor Benny had to stop working when COVID started. He's 100 or 101 by now!

[@ourfatherswar3464]

Love this guy man.... love to work

[@xminwu]

Inspiration

[@mademarion3263]

Those 5 👎. What's wrong with you people?

[@TONYY5656]

We all have to contribute love that philosophy

[@sandyg.3454]

God bless you sir!💗

[@TRULYKITE]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I have so much respect for you Sir!

[@JonB86]

I wanna be like him when I get older that's motivation for me

[@mgswing2471]

Godbless you grandpa Benny😊

[@michellemunoz3607]

God bless him. 🙏💫🙌

[@dm5358]

Benny is such an amazing person what an inspiration ☺️

[@kimthomas8650]

Wish I could find a hard working man

[@commess1]

That is keeping him alive.

[@Dara604]

If this man is still alive today, I wish him all the best. He was 97 when the story aired, and I'm praying he is still alive and well. God bless him. President Biden and Vice President Harris should meet him! He truly lives up to the example of what President Biden's father said to his son, "A job is a lot more than a paycheck Joey, it's about your dignity, it's about respect." Let's just say that this man and President Biden would get along really well and would make great friends. I would have love to meet this man too. A lot of people could learn from him.

[@Dara604]

@@CallMeKit2023 May he rest in peace. He lived a good, long life.

[@denisel.1327]

Mr. Hartman is a hard working man. He's a strong willed man.

[@SeanOkkotsu]

I am never going to complain again sir

[@ElimitechPest]

I hope that God gives me the desire and ability to work like this guy if I make it to his age.

[@bigoldinosaur]

It's actually the Army Air Corps...not the Army Air Force. I salute you sir for your service from this young Airman.

[@JohnSmith_1123]

Amazing!

[@lavianahampton4641]

Love him

[@Beckala67]

"His Italian casualties are far less consequential!" 😂

[@donnawoodford6641]

Looks like someone drives him to work. At some point, someone is going to tell him not to place a melon on top of bread. Ha! I wish more people see the reward in working later in life. I think the benefits are: moving improves health, social interaction extends life, he derives personal satisfaction for contributing to society, feeling needed by helping others, keeps the mind active, etc.

[@danielreynolds7014]

Its what's kept him going all these years. It gives him purpose and meaning. He looks forward to every Tuesday and Thursday. If he could work more he would!

[@BeeDay635]

Even I want to keep working if I live until Benny's age ❤️❤️❤️

[@felixandersson3038]

cool guy much respect my man

[@BulkyHealthyCat]

I wish everyones grand parents live good without any walking or hearing problems like my 82 years old grandmother

[@georgewilliamsiii4677]

94 years old and saying thats the boss man like a teen lol This man knows his life.

[@helenabarnett1699]

There’s 28 Really Miserable ppl out there.. I hope you’ll get the help you need.

[@x1Hennesseyrocks1x]

God given you power my eye see

[@patricklastname5646]

...keep me going so that I am him in a few decades.

[@MZKISSESGETITRITE03]

No one should have a reason to be freaking lazy

[@giftyarthur3763]

Very cute.He is my grandfather

[@carlsmith8850]

Its called a work ethic. You don't see that much anymore.

[@dukephantomx]

There is a French saying my grandpa always said : a man like that will die standing

[@AsTheWheelsTurn]

my grandpa was always in perfect health and never seemed old until he retired. he died within just 5 or 6 years and only in his 70's he was always a very hard working man. I am much like him, I think I will probably continue to work in some form until I die. I do not see that as a sad thing. I think Idle hands lead to idle brains and declining health. You have to keep doing things and the easiest way to keep busy is to have some kind of job or daily occupation, whether it makes you money or not does not even matter. use it or lose it.

[@brianb99]

My father is 73 and is an usher at minor league baseball games. He says, he wouldn't still be here without a job. It's both beautiful and tragic.

[@jenniferphinn8004]

What a motivation for young people at this time. Love that. 💕

[@nightmare-nightmarenightma1147]

This might be my new favorite video lmao

[@dwightwiltz7677]

That's awesome

[@7018bluegrass]

I am also working at a local business part- time!! Around a lot of younger people and I love it!!❤️🇺🇸 They are like family and work hard and show up daily!! My advise to anyone on a fixed income that could use a little money and likes people go find a place to work part-time see if you can, sometimes work might be from home too!

[@meahr4654]

If Philippines 🇵🇭 don’t have age limits when hiring for such job