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95-year-old still working at Cumming Publix
Publix in Cumming is honoring employee Ralph DeSimone, who was born in 1930, the same year the company was founded.
CUMMING, Ga. - A Publix store in Cumming is celebrating one of its most remarkable employees — a man who shares a birth year with the company itself.
What we know:
Ralph DeSimone was born in 1930, the same year Publix was founded. He joined the store’s team in 2016 after a long career in the technology industry and years spent chartering boats.
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95-year-old Publix employee
Publix is celebrating its 95th birthday by celebrating one of its 95-year-old employees. Ralph is a front service clerk at a store in Cumming, Georgia. He has worked there since 2016 after a long career in the technology field.
What they're saying:
DeSimone says one of his favorite parts of the job is connecting with younger co-workers and bridging the generation gap. As for his secret to a long life, he credits good food and regular exercise.