Apr 3, 2012 1:54 PM
It was with deep sadness that we learned this week of the death of longtime Water Mill Post Office clerk Clifton Nordmeier. The news was made sadder by the fact that just the Friday before, Cliff was presented with a pin marking 25 years with the U.S. Postal Service, all of them in Water Mill. It was to be the last time his colleagues would see him.
On Monday, Postmaster Richard Most became concerned when he arrived at work and Cliff had not been there to open up the post office vestibule. With a reputation for being punctual and reliable, Cliff had never missed the 6:30 a.m. opening. Mr. Most hopped in his truck and headed out to East Hampton to check on Cliff. When Cliff did not answer his door,... more
On Monday, Postmaster Richard Most became concerned when he arrived at work and Cliff had not been there to open up the post office vestibule. With a reputation for being punctual and reliable, Cliff had never missed the 6:30 a.m. opening. Mr. Most hopped in his truck and headed out to East Hampton to check on Cliff. When Cliff did not answer his door,... more
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