Unsung Hero #175

Posted on January 20, 2021 | 17 Comments

Every Tuesday and Friday, Tony Puccetti’s wait by the window. When Scott — their regular collector for Malone’s Refuse Service — arrives, they wave excitedly. He always waves back.

Roman’s 3rd birthday was last Tuesday. Earlier, Tony and his wife spoke to “Mr. Scott.” They said they’d leave balloons by their driveway. Could he grab them and honk his horn? It would make Roman’s birthday — because he wanted his theme to be “Garbage Truck.”

Mr. Scott did that — and a lot more.

He brought Roman a gift. He led him by the hand to the back of the truck. Then he lifted Roman up, so he could help compact the trash. (Click below for the video.)

It was the best birthday Roman could imagine.

Thanks, Mr. Scott. You’re Roman’s — and ours — Unsung Hero of the week.

 

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17 responses to “Unsung Hero #175”

  1. Cary Peterson | January 20, 2021 at 12:32 pm |

    Wonderful story!!

  2. Carrie Howard | January 20, 2021 at 12:42 pm |

    We LOVE Scott too! He’s the best- always in a great mood, super helpful & an all-around great person! He goes above & beyond and our family is fortunate to know him!

  3. Richard Vogel | January 20, 2021 at 12:59 pm |

    One word: CLASS!

  4. Madeline Bayliss | January 20, 2021 at 1:08 pm |

    Dan, what a great choice for today. We are celebrating the inauguration with expressions of boys and girls being able to imagine being anything they want to be. Mr. Scott was that person for Roman today.

  5. Linda Pomerantz Novis | January 20, 2021 at 1:16 pm |

    Beautiful story! Loved Roman’s face, when he opened his birthday gift! 🙂

  6. James Z. Conn | January 20, 2021 at 2:04 pm |

    I’m hiring them ASAP!!

  7. Leslie Orofino | January 20, 2021 at 2:10 pm |

    I love this story . Mr Scott is a wonderful person. Thank you Mr. Scott for showing this little child there really are good and caring people in this world. God bless you.

  8. Emily Mikesell | January 20, 2021 at 2:25 pm |

    Malone’s is the BEST! They’ve come to Oak Street every Tuesday and Friday since before I was born. I’d never even consider going elsewhere.
    Everyone from the company I’ve ever dealt with, in person or on the phone, has been a stellar human! So good to see them featured here.
    And see how happy they made Roman (and his mom)!

  9. Dermot Meuchner | January 20, 2021 at 3:01 pm |

    The Malones are exceptional people. Scott is an absolute gem! Bravo

  10. Linda Amos | January 20, 2021 at 3:09 pm |

    Such a happy story, love it!

  11. Martha Siderowf | January 20, 2021 at 8:39 pm |

    Scott is the best…He takes great pride in his work, his family and the well-being of his customers….

  12. Rebecca Ellsley | January 20, 2021 at 9:22 pm |

    This is great. Thanks for sharing and all making it happen. Happy birthday.

  13. Jamie Walsh | January 20, 2021 at 10:32 pm |

    Malone’s is A Westport Institution! Hats off Mr. Scott!

  14. Michael A. Rea | January 21, 2021 at 9:49 am |

    Scott is the best…!
    We appreciate his efforts all year good to see he is up and going again

  15. Susan P. Saracena | January 21, 2021 at 10:35 am |

    Yep, Scott’s the best. Always a smile on his face. Thank you Scott!

  16. Michael Calise | January 21, 2021 at 8:01 pm |

    Scott is amazing. nothing stops him from getting the job done.

  17. Ana Jardim Messenger | January 24, 2021 at 4:06 pm |

    Such a heart warming story 🙂