CLIFFORD HOLTERMANN

Mr. Holtermann (is what I called him) gave me my first job in the late 1960s. He hired me even when it was not popular to hire young black boys. He was always good to me and was always trying to make me smile because I was a shy young boy. He and his family helped my family when we were in need on many occasions. I will always remember him as a good man. This planet needs more good men. I am now in my late 60s and the fond memories of Mr. Holtermann are as clear today as they were when I was...

Do not stand at my
grave and weep
I am not here
I do not sleep
I am one of a thousand
winds that blow
I am the diamond glint
on fresh fallen snow
Do not stand at my
grave and cry I am not here
I did not die.

REJOICE!!! I am home.
God bless you Cliff.

Janet and Jack

So sorry to read the passing of Mr. Holterman. Holtermans delivered to my home in West Brighton as a child. They were the best.
He's left a legacy and a proud icon of Staten Island.

My heart is broken for this wonderful family! We lived across the field from the Holterman's, on Ardsley Street. ( The Evensen family) I went to school with Craig. I have so many wonderful memories of the bakery truck coming to our home and even going to the bakery to taste their delicious baked goods! My condolences to you all! Prayers sent your way.
Warmly,
Nancy Evensen Kobel

I worked in Holtermans Bakery in the early to mid 80s washing pans way in back then coming up to roll pastries at night at the big table. Al would always lightheartedly break my chops with Jeff sarcastically laughing in the background. It was a wonderful time on SI and wonderful time for me in my life. We had a lot of kids in the neighborhood working there and Cliff and Al were the center of it all. Cliff was humble, kind, gracious and of course very smart. As a young kid you could learn a...

I am so sorry for your loss.
Growing up on Woodrow Rd my Mom would always take us to the bakery after church on Sunday.
I also grew up in St Andrews Church and have very fond memories of Fr Geoff and the Hemslys.

God bless your family in this time of great mourning.

My deepest condolences to Mrs. Holtermann and the entire Holtermann family. I had the privilege of working at the bakery in the early 1980's while in highschool. Cliff and Al taught me a lot. It was a great place to work. I know Cliff will be sorely missed but rest assured he is in a better place. May Cliff rest in peace.

So very sorry for your loss. - the Kingsley Family