Joseph S. Oliver

Joe was a great friend and mentor. I met Joe when I was a student at Normandin Jr. High. He helped me land my first job at 15, provided guidance to get me into college and grad school and played a mean game of raquetball.

I apologize to the Oliver family for not responding sooner but I have been living in Glendale, Arizona for the past 4 years and recently in Tampa Bay. Truth is, I was recently researching Joe's current address to send him an invitation to my upcoming wedding...

Uncle Joe...
I still cant beleive your really gone...I want to know why it wasnt your time you still had so much teaching to do although i wasnt as close with you as you adn shawn were or even you adntimmy i was still your only niece and i know you loved me just the same its just we didnt have much in common i want to properly thankyou for being my uncle adn always believein in me i know you will continue to watch over me adn b gram dad mom tim shawn mel tay ty and rah and...

Mr.Oliver Thank you for being there.
Project Rise Class of 1988.Normandin
Junior High School.I also remember you beating me in Raquetball.
I lost the bet so I had to wash your 1988 Mitsubishi.Oh Yeah Yankees
rules...I am going to miss you Mr Oliver.You wasa big part of my education years. I thank you for that...Clod Marcial

To Mr. Oliver's Family and His New Bedford Public Schools Family- Mr. Oliver was an individual who impacted everyone he came in contact with - As the rest of us now go through life, we only hope that we can "live to be missed" as he did.

Deepest sympathies to the Oliver family as well as all of those who thought of Joe as family. You were a great mentor, but a better friend!

Ya tebya ochen lyublyu!

I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family especially during this difficult time.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Oliver family. Joe was a true leader in every sense of the word. I will never forget his sense of humor, his down to earth personality, and his sincere investment in educating the children of New Bedford, as well as inspiring fellow educators and administrators. What a great loss to New Bedford Public Schools! You will always be in our hearts and prayers.

To The Oliver Family, Iwish to send my condolences on the passing of A greatly respected man Mr. Oliver.though i had not seen him in quite a few yrs,He was 1 of my teachers at Ford Jr High and was 1 of the best,I have known the Oliver Family for about 15 yrs and my heart goes out to them,They not only have lost a Son,Brother,Uncle,but also a Best friend who was always there with his Wisdom,Guidance and Love.He will always be in your hearts but never forgotten. Thank you for being there for me...