TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – A familiar face at the MCL restaurant is saying goodbye.
After 43 years with the restaurant, Fulgencio Ragudo is heading to retirement.
Fulgencio, also known as Fugi, started at MCL back in 1979 when the restaurant was in the Honey Creek Mall.
He is originally from Hawaii but came to Terre Haute for work.
His last day on the job brought out a big crowd of people who all were wanting to say goodbye and thank him for his service.
His list of things that he’ll miss most about the job is endless.
“The employees, the customers, their kids, their grandkids,” Ragudo explained. “Today you come through and you find a lot of the grandkids are married and have kids of their own.”
Generations of families have been served by Fugi at MCL.
Fugi said that he plans to take it easy go back to Hawaii to visit family.
After numerous viewers reached out wishing to send cards of congratulations to Fugi, MCL confirmed that residents can send address letters or well wishes to:
Fugi
Care of MCL
2800 Poplar St. Suite 3
Terre Haute, IN 47803
