Lifestyle Food Florida Man is Gifted Free Chick-fil-A for Life to Mark His 100th Birthday The man, who is a regular at the restaurant, was surprised with a birthday party and free Chick-fil-A for life. By Joelle Goldstein Joelle Goldstein Instagram Twitter Joelle Goldstein is the Staff Editor of TV for PEOPLE Digital. She has been with the brand for five years, beginning her time as a digital news writer, where she covered everything from entertainment news to crime stories and royal tours. Since then, she has worked as a writer-reporter on the Human Interest team and an associate editor on the TV team. In her current role, Joelle helps oversee all things TV, and enjoys being able to say she has to watch The Kardashians, America's Got Talent, Love Is Blind and Dancing with the Stars for her "work" responsibilities. Prior to joining PEOPLE, Joelle was employed at The Hollywood Reporter, where she was co-nominated at the 2019 GLAAD Media Awards for Outstanding Magazine Article for feature cover story. She graduated from Ithaca College with a Bachelor's degree in Television-Radio (and an appearance in the NCAA Women's Volleyball Final Four!) People Editorial Guidelines Published on September 25, 2018 12:07 AM Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: ABC 6 WPVI Chick-fil-A knows what it takes to make a milestone birthday special. For over 15 years, Stephen Bellissimo has been going to the same Chick-fil-A every week. But at Bellissimo’s most recent visit on Sept. 21, the Oldsmar, FL restaurant chain surprised him with a giant celebration for his 100th birthday. Along with his surprise party, Bellissimo was gifted free Chick-fil-A for life as an appreciation of his restaurant loyalty. “Oh, I think this is just one great surprise for me. I didn’t expect anything like this,” he told Fox 13 after learning of his life-long present. “That is the best gift I could ever receive! Thank you very much!” Pushing 100! Kirk Douglas Honored Ahead of Milestone Birthday by Michael Douglas, George Clooney at Hollywood Gala The fast-food chain went all out for the milestone event, decorating the interior with banners, streamers, balloons and a giant check on the wall — confirming that Bellissimo would have unlimited chicken orders at no cost. According to the Fox news outlet, the centennial made daily visits to Chick-fil-A, just six miles outside of Tampa, up until last year when he had a fall. Following the incident, he moved in with his son and now returns to his go-to spot about once a week. Still, at every visit, Bellissimo sits at the same booth and orders the same thing. “Can I get my same booth?” the centenarian asked after learning of the news. “I can’t believe it!” RELATED VIDEO: Local Firefighters Surprise Woman on 100th Birthday His weekly trips, of which he typically stays for hours at a time, allowed him to become familiar with the Chick-fil-A staff, who now affectionately refer to him as “Mr. Steve.” “He makes everyone here feel loved and welcomed,” said Chick-fil-A marketing director, Brittani Craft, in footage obtained by Fox 13. So how does Bellissimo plan to use his birthday gift moving forward? “Instead of coming once a week,” he said, “Now I’m coming every day!”