WALNUT CREEK (KPIX) – Hundreds of thousands of pieces of mail travel through the Walnut Creek office every day and one of the folks helping coordinate getting that to the right house, is leaving.

Joe Bologna has been delivering mail in Walnut Creek for 38 years. Combined with his service in the Air Force, he has 43 years of federal employment.

Monday was his last day on the job. On Tuesday, he retires.

“It’s been a really great time. It really has,” he said.

Bologna has delivered mail all over Walnut Creek. Word of his retirement was just hitting the street. His fans were speaking up.

note: well deserved retirement for a great guy that I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and  working with over the years.