97-year-old WWII veteran proud to still be working at New Jersey grocery store

While many people look forward to retiring, a 97-year-old man from New Jersey looks forward to working and proves that age is just a number.

Bartholomew Ficeto, a World War II veteran, still works twice a week bagging groceries at a Stop and Shop in Edison.

He is very proud of his years and doesn't even like to take the 15-minute breaks he is entitled to. To him, his age is a fact -- not a factor.

Ficeto has been a part of the Stop and Shop family for nearly 10 years.

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[lauriepeterson]

Thank you for your service Sir .. bless you all the days of your life..what a sweet, kind human being 💖

[peachtopp]

That is so sweet and I nearly cry when he is happy

[LL-fdxn]

He doesn't even look 97 years old! If I am ever in Edison, I'd like his picture and autograph. What a true hero!

[starglitter]

Amazing! He does not even look that old at all... Great genes...Well, he is definitely enjoying working twice a week seeing and talking to people. Since he can do so without any problems, that’s Fantastic! And it will keep him alive even longer. 👌👍

[robertmurray]

God Bless You 🙏🙏 for Service in keeping the U.S. Safe, I salute you💓💓💓🙏🙏🙏

[lilyromero]

God blessed ;him; i stayed with my mouth open; as he is a great person to admire. My prayers for him and all.