89-Year-Old 'Takes Care Of' Mailman: Plainview Local Hero

PLAINVIEW, NY — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we're working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Janet Klinger, who nominated John Sullivan Cleary.

Name: John Sullivan Cleary

State: NY

Hometown: Plainview

Hero's job: Other

If other, job: He takes care of the mailman.

Relationship to nominee: My 89-year-old father

Reason for recognition: Made sign of recognition during lockdown and framed it for Bobby (have picture), waits every day during hot weather to give him icy cold drink, is just Bobby's friend.

One thing to know: Giving of himself that little bit each day, makes his day.

Submitter name: Janet Klinger

Thank you for all you do, John!

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