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Anthony Olfato Obituary

Anthony G. Olfato VIRGINIA BEACH - Anthony G. Olfato, 39, passed away Oct. 5, 2009. He was a graduate of Old Dominion University and worked for LabCorp in Burlington, N.C., as a medical technologist. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Fred and Connie Olfato; his brothers, Ariel Olfato and his wife Cleofe and Arvin Olfato; his sister, Candice Carino and her husband Ryan; a godson, Raphael "RA"; an aunt, Mila Gatchalian; and two cousins, Paul and Michael Capulong; and an uncle, Pol Capulong. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Church of the Ascension Catholic Church in Virginia Beach with burial to follow in Colonial Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel. You may visit Anthony's memorial at www.mem.com and send tributes to the family.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 9, 2009.

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Special Co-Ag Department, Labcorp

October 12, 2009

Anthony was a great co-worker and we will miss his presence and dedication. The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

October 11, 2009

My condolences to the olfato Family. I'm sorry I was not there. It might be a short time that we've been friends though I know for sure its a real one that will always linger to my memory,just like we're always saying to each other that i found my soul mate in you! Mavis Dekker

Matt Warda

October 10, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies, we will all miss Anthony so much and our thoughts and prayers are with all of his family and friends. We love you man and will miss you forever.

October 10, 2009

The Officers and members of the Batangas Association of Hampton Roads would like to express our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Olfato Family. May you find comfort in the Risen Lord.

Lilian, Jesse and Mackenzee Shotts

October 9, 2009

We are deeply saddened to hear Anthony's passing. Although no words can really help ease the loss you bear, may Anthony's memories help comfort you tomorrow and the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your time of sorrow. We love you.

October 9, 2009

Will miss you very much, paul

Willie & Alice Garcia

October 9, 2009

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

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