1949
2013
Edward Craig DeOliveira
July 6, 1949 to July 16, 2013
Resident of San Ramon
Edward Craig DeOliveira, 64 of San Ramon, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2013, in his sleep. His final days were spent with his family and best friend Ron Hiller, he touched the lives of many through his lifetime.
Ed was a "steak and potato" man who loved the outdoors and enjoyed a simple life. He took no fashion cues, his signature outfit consisted of shorts, t-shirts and a black jacket with aviator sunglasses. It didn't matter if it was cold or hot outside. Ed was a constant fixture at his son's store, Diablo Flooring, Inc in Danville. He was a sweet and loving man yet strong and highly opinionated when it came to religion, politics and life in general. He was always there to help friends and family with projects, or whatever else they needed him for.
Ed was born in Oakland, California on July 6, 1949. He graduated from Pacific High School in San Leandro in 1967 when he joined the Naval Air and was stationed in Guam until 1969. Ed returned to California and joined the Albany Fire Department from 1971-1979 when he resigned. He got his Real Estate license while a Fireman and after his resignation he went on to became a Real Estate Broker for the next 35 years.
Ed is survived by his daughter, Dyan Foust of Camp Connell, his son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Aurora DeOliveira of San Ramon; 5 grandchildren, Skylar, Hunter, Ryder Foust; Portia and Enzo DeOliveira; his 3 siblings, Claire, Dorothy and Troy DeOliveira, as well as his nieces, nephews and other friends. He was predeceased by his brother Gary DeOliveira and his parents, Clarence and Dorothy Holm DeOliveira.
A private military service will be held for him.
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Here is the kind of man my brother was: After our dad passed Eddie wanted my dad's handicapped converted van. I think it sat for a while, but one day he came across a young man stuck on the side of the road struggling to change a tire on his car. He was in a wheelchair and had his elderly mom with him. The car was not handicapped equipped. Eddie stopped to help him and got a little information about the young man. With that he went home and reached out to people who could help him revamp the van. The van was tuned; new tires put on and completely cleaned up. Eddie delivered it to the young man without any expectation of payment. It was a gift. His gift. He saw a way to make someone else's life easier without wanting anything in return. That's who he was.
Dorothy DeOliveira
September 11, 2013
Leonard and Jill Simon
September 2, 2013
I was shocked to hear of Eddies passing he was my best friend when I was growing up. He lived across the street from me and my family treated him like he was a son. He was very good to both of my parents and was always coming by to see them up until their passing a few years ago. I have a lot of stories about Eddie he was a very big part of my life growing up. He always was a Ford man,loved basketball. Donny Trejo, Eddie and I were always together, trying to stay out of trouble but not always succeeding. He was a great guy and good friend to me and my family. I wanted to be there for the funeral but was not informed in time to attend. I hope his family reads this because I would love for them to know how sorry I am for their loss. I don't have anyones phone number. Love Leonard and Jill Simon
Rest In Peace Eddie
Leonard & Jill Simon
September 2, 2013
I was shocked and saddened to read of Ed's passing. I met him back in the 90's at an Open House, and he soon became my pick for Realtor of the Century. He made it possible for me to live in a house I never dreamed I would be able to own, not only taking care of every detail of the sales process, but also walking me personally through every step of the financing process. Over the years, he always kept me informed of anything that would be to my benefit as a single parent homeowner, seeing that I always got the best refinancing deals possible -- all this was done without any remuneration . He always gave 110% and went far beyond the call of duty, even assisting me with my final move to Germany, where I live now. He was a cowboy in the best sense of the word, tough and strong-minded, someone that stuck to his "code", who genuinely cared about people and whom you could always count on. During our many conversations, I learned that he had had some hard times in his life, but he remained optimistic in his outlook. I've told people about him often over the years and I will remember him with gratitude and affection. Rest in peace, Ed!
Connie Murphy/Daehms
July 21, 2013
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