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Virgil Oliver Obituary
Born in East Providence, he was the son of the late Virgil S. and Sarah (Costa) Oliver.
He was an accounting clerk for RI Public Transit Authority for 17 years, before retiring in 1991. He was a US Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. The Sisters of Mercy with Partners in Philanthropy Award honored Virgil in 2005 on National Philanthropy Day.
Besides his wife of 50 years, he is survived by his brothers; Frank Oliver of Riverside, Anthony Oliver of Seekonk and many godchildren, nieces and nephews. Virgil was a beloved friend to many. He was the brother of the late Sally Maciel.
The funeral will be held on Saturday at 8:45AM from the REBELLO FUNERAL Home, 901 Broadway East Providence, RI. A Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10AM in St. Martha's Church, Pawtucket Ave. East Providence. Burial will be in St. Ann's Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 3-8PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Virgil's memory may be made to Mt. St. Rita Health Center, Sumner Brown Rd Cumberland, RI 02864. www.rebellofuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Virgil Oliver
Carol (Brown) Gilmore
October 23, 2008
Dear Etta
I am so sorry to read in today's paper the Card of Thanks for Virgil, he was such a nice man, I can still picture you both and your great smile.
I don't know if you will remember me but my parents were Ralph & Doris Brown they were good friends with Tony & Alice Amaral. Please accept my condolences you will both be in my prayers.
Eugene Da Silva
October 14, 2008
dear mrs. oliver,
I was unaware that our good friend Mr. Oliver has gone to our creator. Please except our sincere and deepest condolances on his passing. My family and mother wish to tell you anything that you need we are just across the street. May God bless you and comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Robert Maccarone
October 10, 2008
Dear Auntie Etta, There was no finer person than Uncle Virgil. He was a gentleman with a kind word for everyone. I have so many fond memories of you both. Your love for each other was so evident to everyone. I hope that you can take comfort in the memories of your 50 years together. Heaven is a better place with him. Love, Bobby, Denise, Lauren, Robert and Jennifer
MATTHEW/MICHELLE/BRENDAN/EMILY MOORE
October 10, 2008
Dear Auntie Etta,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you throughout this difficult time. Uncle Virgil was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed by his friends and family. He lived a blessed life and will be remembered as a loving husband, uncle, brother, son and friend to all who knew him. We are all lucky and grateful to have had him in our lives.
Julie Walker
October 10, 2008
Auntie Etta,
I really can't think of anything profound to say other than to tell you that your partnership with Uncle Virgil is a shining example to all of us... I thank you for that. I thought of him as a grandfather, and I'll miss him so much, especially on our birthday.
I love you,
Julie
Carolyn Palumbo
October 10, 2008
Hi Toni,
So sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
Carolyn Palumbo
Pam & Terry Moore
October 9, 2008
Dear Auntie Etta,
We are so sorry for your loss. Uncle Virgil was one of those rare people who was loved by all, be they young or old. He will be dearly missed. The two of you shared such a special love and I hope and pray those memories will get you through this sorrowful time. You are in our thoughts and prayers and we love you.
Michael & Tricia Moore
October 9, 2008
Auntie Etta,
Michael, Maddy and I would like to express our deepest sympathies to you. We are so sorry for your loss. Uncle Virgil was a wonderful man and you had a beautiful friendship and love for one another that I only hope that Michael and I can live up to the shoes you and Uncle Virgil have filled. We love you and have you in our prayers.
Peg Tweedy
October 9, 2008
Etta
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Peg (Frost) Tweedy
Richard A. Ferreira
October 9, 2008
Our sincere condolences and sorrow go to the Oliver family with the loss of Virgil.
He was a life long resident of East Providence and a credit to all who knew him, especially to the citizens of the City and his life long friends and family.
Richard Ferreira and family.
Jerry Shine
October 9, 2008
Dear Auntie,
I'm so sorry for your loss, uncle Virgil was a wonderful example to me of how a man can be loving, caring and compassionate and I hope to someday have those beautiful gifts. He was an inspirtaion to me. I love you both.
Stephanie Russell
October 9, 2008
Auntie Etta,
Samantha and I are so sorry. Uncle Virgil was one of a kind as was the love you shared. I prayer that god watch over you. I know heaven is an even brighter place with him in it. I will truly miss him and feel blessed to have known him and grateful to have spent time with him in May.
We love you very much,
Stephanie and Samantha
Maryann Budnick
October 9, 2008
Dear Etta:
My Heart is filled with great sorrow for your loss and ours. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Virgil will be missed.
Love "the girls"
Robin Shine
October 9, 2008
Dear Auntie Etta,
We are all so sorry for the loss of Uncle Virgil. He was our favorite and will be greatly missed. We are grateful though that we were able to spend some time we both of you this past May. We have such fond memories which we will cherish always. Uncle Virgil will be forever in our hearts. All our love and prayers,
Robin, Jerry, Aaron, Ryan and Shaun
Hillary Medina
October 9, 2008
Dear Etta,
I am so sorry to read of Virgil's passing. He was a wonderful man and always a pleasure to be around. May all your wonderful memories together console you in this difficult time.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Hillary (Clark) Medina, Adam, and Tristan Medina
Sr. Joan Hickey
October 9, 2008
Dear Etta,
I am really sorry to hear of Virgil's death.
I shall keep you and your family in my prayers during this difficult time.
Linda Cunningham
October 9, 2008
Dear Etta,It is with deep sorrow that I express my sympathy to you.Virgil will truly be missed by so many people whose life he touched.He was one of the most sincere,genuine, loving and gentle man that I have ever met.I know that he will get his wings in heaven,but he was already an angel here on earth.
Mary Lou Clark
October 9, 2008
Auntie Etta, We will miss Uncle Vigil so very much. He was an absolute prince amongst men who was full of goodness. May you be comforted by the precious memories of your 50 years together. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. With love, Mary Lou, Dave and Justin
Kim Gilbert
October 9, 2008
Dear Toni:
My mother, brothers and I offer our deepest sympathy at this difficult time. Virgil was a warm, generous and kind man and we count ourselves lucky to have known him
With love, Kim Gilbert and Family
Darlene F. Ferland
October 9, 2008
Dear Etta, You are in my thoughts and prayers. I can't imagine how difficult this is for you. It has always been Virgil and Etta for as long as I've known you. Even with your loss, you have to know that God now has a wonderful addition at His heavenly table. Darlene F. Ferland and family
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