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OLIVER DURDEN Obituary
61, of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully, on Friday, July 19, 2013. Son of the late Oliver and Louise Durden, Sr.; husband of Helen Durden; beloved father of Oliver (Ellen), III, Julian (Chandra), Marla; devoted grandfather of nine grandchildren; brother of Lawrence (Donella) Durden. Oliver was in the United States Marines and retired from the City of Pittsburgh Police Department. A Memorial Service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at the RAPP FUNERAL HOME, 10940 Frankstown Rd., Pgh., PA 15235, 412-241-5415.
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November 26, 2015
Sorry to hear of Olivers passing. Served with him in the Marines on Okinawa. A fine man and outstanding Marine. Dave Farwell
Ray Sarnowski
July 27, 2013
Oliver was the best partner I could have asked for. I'm sorry to hear of his passing.He will be missed.
Ken and Shelia Lewis
July 26, 2013
Helen and the entire Durden Family you have our deepest sympathy.
DEBORAH JEDRZEJEWSKI/JEDD
July 24, 2013
I JUST LEARNED OF OLIVERS PASSING. HE WAS MY POLICE PARTNER-CAR 902. HE WAS A TRUE GENTLEMAN. MY GOD BLESS HIS LOVING FAMILY. SINCERELY DEORAH JEDRZEJEWSKI/JEDD
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Teresa Cottrell
July 22, 2013
My condolences to the Durden family. Oliver and Lawrence were childhood friends. May your memories and your faith sustain you during this time of loss.
Dr. Eric D. Young
July 22, 2013
My sincere condolences to the Durden family. Oliver was a friend who was in my sixth grade class. Might Oliver Rest In Peace; old friend.
Mike Sweeney
July 21, 2013
Lawrence, My thoughts are with you and your family in your time of sorrow.
Peter Williams
July 21, 2013
I remember Both Lawrence and Oliver Durden JR. as excellent City Of Pittsburgh Police Officers.May God give you comfort knowing that you and yours are loved.May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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