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Josephine Olivo Obituary
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Benedetto and Theresa (Voccolo) Simone and had been the wife of the late Pasquale Olivo.
Mrs. Olivo had worked for Crest Craft for 25 years before retiring.
She was the mother of Patricia A. Zompa, Janice M. Pollard and her husband Curtis; grandmother of Richard P. Brederson, Esq. and his wife Michelle, Jill-Desiree Brederson, PhD., Michael J. Zompa and his wife Heather and Matthew J. Zompa; great-grandmother of Andrew and Patrick; sister of Thomas Simone and the late Vincent, Peter, Frank, Salvatore and Michael Simone, Etta Pompei, Sue Ruggiero, Angie Quaglieri and Celia Lord.
Visitation and funeral will be held Monday morning 9:00-10:30 a.m. from the PONTARELLI-MARINO Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in Holy Ghost Church, Knight Street, Providence. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cortland Place Activities Fund, 20 Austin Avenue, Greenville, RI 02828. To express your condolences through our online guestbook, visit www.mem.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Josephine Olivo
Mary Brown
October 2, 2008
Dear Pat & Janice
I'm so sorry to hear of you mom's passing. I found out late Monday afternoon when my brother Michael called me. You are in my thoughts and prayers Another one of the Saturday nite gang is gone I'm sure they are all together now looking down on us with love.
Love, your cousin Mary B
William and Linda Perry
October 2, 2008
Dear Janice and Family,
We are sorry that this sad news to us was recieved yestereday.We are deeply saddened to hear of your deep and heartfelt loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Love and God Bless -
Karen Testa
October 1, 2008
Dear Olivo Family,
I have just learned today of the sad news of your Mom's passing. Please accept my most heartfelt condolences, late as they may be. Your Mom was a special member of our senior center family and always greeted everyone with a smile and compassionate word. She was a grateful woman with a gentle soul and I feel blessed to have known her. On behalf of our entire agency, I wish you and your family comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Karen Testa
Kim Bourque
October 1, 2008
Ms. Olivo, unfortunately I was not blessed to have met you, but I know how much you were loved by your daughter, Pat. From what she has told me, you were the best mom ever and you will be sadly missed. May you rest with no pain.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My your family find comfort and may you be reunited with all the loved ones and friends that have passed before you.
Kim,
Merandi Court Reporting
Lydia Almonte-Corvese
September 30, 2008
I knew Josephine many years ago, as a child. We were tenants in her mother's house on valley St. in providence. She and her siblings were very kind to me. Josephine was a special lady. She took a picture of me in a beautiful white dress that my mother hd made me. Many years later .I met her and she gave me the picture. I treasure it. I had occasion to see her another time after that. She always asked about me when she would see any of my family . I often thought about her and her lovely family through the years. She used to call me "Leddy". I remembered her through the years because she was special and fun. My condolences to her brother Tommy,her children.grandchildren,and great-grandchildren
Ruth Iacobbo
September 29, 2008
Dear Pat, Janice and Families
Dear Adele
I am so sorry about the passing of your mother/aunt. My brother told me about it a couple of hours ago. I am sorry I missed the notice in the newspaper.
May the Lord give you the strength to bear this loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cathy Hogan
September 29, 2008
Patricia and Janice,
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear mother.
Oanh Nguyen
September 29, 2008
Dear Jill and Family,
I am deeply saddened to hear of your tremendous loss. I know she was an incredibly important part of your lives. I am thinking and praying for your family during this difficult time.
Love and prayers,
Paul and Josie Desrochers
September 28, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lisa Benevides-Powers
September 28, 2008
Pat and Boys,
My thoughts and prayers are with you may you enjoy the memories you have of her and believe she is with you always.
Love You,
Lisa Benevides-Powers and Family
Frank & Janice Simone
September 27, 2008
Loving memories of our times together will be cherished always.
Our love & prayers are with all our family & friends who share the loss of Auntie Josie. We've lost yet another of the Old Gang.
May they have a place ready for her at their table in heaven.
All Our Love,
MARIE MC CAFFREY
September 27, 2008
DEAR JANICE AND FAMILY,
I WILL KEEP ALL OF YOU IN MY PRAYERS AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME AND MAY THE LORD GRANT YOU PEACE AND COMFORT.
Kathy Broccoli
September 27, 2008
I will cherish the memories of fond times at Uncle Pat and Aunt Josie's house. So many memories of parties that my parents would take us kids to. We would watch for hours everyone playing cards and having such a great time.
Auntie Josie was truly a wonderful woman and she will be missed dearly.
At this time right now, there is probably a card game going on in heaven with Auntie Josie, Uncle Pat, and my parents having a grand old time. They are in Peace.
Love,
Raymond and Kathy Broccoli (Bonanno)
Linda and Paul Jones
September 27, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Joe and Laurie Ruggiero
September 27, 2008
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of a wonderful person. Aunt Josie, we will always have the great memories of your kindness, joy and caring.
Peter P. Polo (Fr.)
September 27, 2008
I offer condolences to Janice, Richard and Jill for the loss of a loving mother and grandmother. I am honored to have known her and have been enriched by her person. May she rest in peace and from heaven may she send a prayer your way
I shall keep you in my prayers.
Eric and Claudia Haugen
September 27, 2008
To the entire Olivo, Zompa and Simone Family, Please accept our deepest condolences as we share in your heartbreaking loss. We will always remember Josephine and her wit, and smile, on our visits to the Bredersens, when we would share stories and food and laughter. She will be well remembered for her great sense of humor and the love she had for life and her family, and her concern for her children and grandchildren. She was a remarkable lady, and we will miss her.
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