Some Northwest Philadelphians got chocolate, roses and cable for Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2013
  • <p><p>Said Wayne C. Jackson of Olney about his visit from the Verizon Cupids, "I think the gifts are nice." (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>Said Wayne C. Jackson of Olney about his visit from the Verizon Cupids, "I think the gifts are nice." (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>The Verizon FiOS cupids -- Jennifer Wallington, Michelle Joffe and Jeremy Keys (R-L) -- wait for a customer to answer the door in Olney on Thursday. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>The Verizon FiOS cupids -- Jennifer Wallington, Michelle Joffe and Jeremy Keys (R-L) -- wait for a customer to answer the door in Olney on Thursday. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>Jeremy Keys, a Verizon public-relations intern, gives Joe Vita of Roxborough a box of chocolates on Valentine's Day as a thank you for setting up FiOS at his home. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>Jeremy Keys, a Verizon public-relations intern, gives Joe Vita of Roxborough a box of chocolates on Valentine's Day as a thank you for setting up FiOS at his home. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>Devon Keck of Roxborough is presented Valentine's Day gifts from the Verizon Cupids on Thursday. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>Devon Keck of Roxborough is presented Valentine's Day gifts from the Verizon Cupids on Thursday. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>Devon Keck comes to the door to find Verizon Cupids Jennifer Wallington and Jeremy Keys at his Roxborough home on Thursday. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>Devon Keck comes to the door to find Verizon Cupids Jennifer Wallington and Jeremy Keys at his Roxborough home on Thursday. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)</p>

  • <p><p>As a Valentine's Day gesture for customers awaiting installation, Jennifer Wallington and Jeremy Keys of Verizon's FiOS Cupids give Louise Rivers of Germantown a box of chocolates, roses and a free movie on demand. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)</p></p>

    <p>As a Valentine's Day gesture for customers awaiting installation, Jennifer Wallington and Jeremy Keys of Verizon's FiOS Cupids give Louise Rivers of Germantown a box of chocolates, roses and a free movie on demand. (Brad Larrison/for NewsWorks)</p>

While most people don’t want to spend their Valentine’s Day waiting at home for a cable-installation crew to arrive, some Verizon FiOS customers received an unexpected treat on Thursday.

Labeling it a “sweet Valentine’s Day surprise,” technicians were accompanied by “FiOS Cupids” delivering chocolates, roses and a free Video-On-Demand movie.

“Cupids” Jennifer Wallington, Jeremy Keys and Michelle Joffe started their day in Northwest Philadelphia with three stops in Cedarbrook/Stenton/E. Germantown, two in each Mt. Airy and Roxborough and one in each Ogontz and Olney.

Louise Rivers of Cedarbrook said she appreciated the gesture.

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“It’s a pleasant surprise,” she said. “I don’t have a husband to bring me flowers anymore.”

Shortly thereafter, the trio arrived at Devon Keck’s front door in Roxborough.

“I’ve been waiting [for FiOS service] patiently and I’m excited about it,” he said upon receiving his romantic bounty.

For his part, Joe Vita of Roxborough saw opportunity, as he planned to take his wife out to dinner to celebrate the day.

“Hide the roses and chocolate before the wife gets home,” he noted in words that, when published, might help Mrs. Vita realize he didn’t exactly run out to get extra gifts. (So, be careful, Joe.)

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