Neighborhood Makes Final Route Special For Retiring Bergen County Mailman
By no fault of his own, Ron Allen was behind on his Washington Township route on Monday.
Word spread throughout neighborhood over the weekend that the longtime mail carrier would be retiring, so each resident planned a special goodbye -- complete with balloons, cards and even tears.
"He took the time to get to know the families on his route," said Jeanette McCullough, who presented Allen with balloons and a card.
"He’s watched us grow up, get married, have children, passing of parents and love ones. He became our friend, not just our mailman."
Back in his early years,…
