Monday, September 30, 2019, will be a red-letter day for mail carrier Joe Bologna. After 38 years at the Walnut Creek Post Office, five years on his current route, Bologna will hang up his satchel after he faithfully completes his appointed rounds.
He won’t leave without a party though. His friends, coworkers and family plan to gather at the Walnut Creek Post Office, 2070 N. Broadway in Walnut Creek on Tuesday, October 1 to give him a proper send-off.
Bologna is a Million Mile driver, which means he as driven a million miles without even a fender-bender after logging more than a million miles delivering the mail. He has driven the equivalent of 40 times around the globe, all without leaving the city limits.
One of his fondest memories is being able to invite 25 of his customers to his daughter’s wedding. He plans to continue enjoying his family, spend more time reading and attending sports outings.
Bologna served in the US Air Force from 1972-1977, attaining rank of sergeant, and was stationed in England and Germany. With his military service, he has a total of 43 years of federal service.
photo credit: U.S. Postal Service
19 comments
Congratulations! Enjoy your retirement.
Congratulations, Joe, on your outstanding service & dedication. You are truly a role model for generations to come. Best wishes to you in your retirement, you deserve the very best!
What an incredible story – I don’t live in Walnut Creek or know him but CONGRATULATIONS to you Mr. Bologna for all of your loyal service over the years!! Enjoy your well earned retirement!
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He’s on my route. Awesome guy. I’ve seen him getting to our place at 9pm on some days during busy holiday season. Talked to him a few times and really dedicated to his responsibilities.
neat… nice to see good stuff…
Thanks for your service. We’re missing a postcard we sent a couple of months ago if you see one…..
Congratulations, Mr. Bologna, on some pretty amazing mileage, and lots of good health and fun times in your retirement. It is well deserved!
Wow, that is incredible! A million miles of driving accident free. Enjoy your well earned and deserved retirement Mr. Bologna.
Thank you for your service.
Joe has been our mail carrier at my work at Shadelands for the 2 years I’ve worked there. He does his job with a great attitude and is always very helpful. He will be much missed! Congratulations on your retirement!
He also deserves a medal for working in that HOT not air conditioned P.O downtown. I hope they do a remodel to that terrible mess in his honor.
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Thank you for a lifetime of service Joe, enjoy your hard-earned retirement
Congratulations! My dad, Gary Esterlin Sr. always spoke to highly of you. Happy retirement to you. You absolutely deserve it!
Congratulations Joe….well deserved…and you always gave 100% to the job…
Enjoy your retirement with your family…..
What great story! I am going to shoot a little profile of Joe for KPIX SO…If you’re one of his customers and would like to say something about Joe…PLEASE call me asap @ 415.5057728 Thanks !!!
Thanks for all your service Joe! We loved having you as our mail carrier!
He has been on this route for years. I haven’t been here long but he is a great mail carrier and a WONDERFUL person. Always has a smile and a kind word, he will be missed. Enjoy your retirement, you deserve it!
Best Mail Man Ever! You will be missed Joe
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