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James Oliver Obituary
Born in Bridgeport, CT on August 5, 1937, he was the son of James and Catherine (Hanley) Oliver. .
He served in the US Army from 1955 to 1958. He then earned a degree in criminal justice from John Jay College of CUNY.
Mr. Oliver worked at Sikorsky Aircraft as a helicopter mechanic for several years. He then began a career in law enforcement as a detective with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in the bureau of special services where he was awarded the Honor Legion Medal. He later was police chief for the town of Hooksett for 21 years.
He was currently a 3rd. term state representative for Merrimack County District 9.
Mr. Oliver was Hooksett Citizen of the Year in 2000 and was a member of the Hooksett Mens Club for many years. He co-founded the Hooksett Emergency Relief Committee. He was a member of the NH Association of Chiefs of Police and the International Chiefs of Police Association.
He was also involved with the Hooksett Youth Athletic Association and was a former commander of the American Legion in Hooksett.
The family includes his wife, Sandra (Lail)(Sheidow) Oliver of Hooksett; two sons, James J. Oliver of Longmont, CO and Brian P. Oliver of Plymouth; three step sons, Jeffrey S. Sheidow of Charleston, SC, Michael R. Sheidow of Merrimack and Matthew R. Sheidow of Hooksett; 10 grandchildren; a sister, Joan Meyers of Shelton, CT and two nieces and one nephew.
A memorial service was held Saturday March 24, 2007 at the Congregational Church of Hooksett / United Church of Christ, 5 Veterans Dr., Hooksett. The Rev. David H. Richardson officiated.
Memorial donations may be made to the Hooksett Emergency Relief Committee, Hooksett Town Hall, 16 Main St., Hooksett 03106
Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St., Manchester assisted the family with arrangements.
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Rudy Gondar
March 25, 2007
I met Jim around 1960 while attending the University of Bridgeport. Thursday nights were guys night out and we often met at Pat's Bonnie Brae or the Golden Nuggett on Main Street in Bridgeport. There were about six of us and we all all always had a good time and laughter with Jim. I remember the several New's Years and St Patricks parties at the German Swaben Hall. We were all unmarried at that time but one by one we all married and went our family ways. I was the last of the guys to marry and Jim attended my wedding in 1973. We all liked Jim and when he joined the NYPD I lost contact with him. A good friend he was and I am sad of his departure. My condolences to all his family.
Doris & Chuck Wilkinson
March 24, 2007
Jim,
We,re sorry we couldn't be there today. we're so glad we stopped at the hospital to see you a few weeks ago. We'll miss you. Rest in peace.
Love, Doris and Chuck
William Kozak
March 23, 2007
Dear Joan and George Meyer,
Please accept our condolences at this trying time. Trust you had a safe trip to Hookset, New Hamshire.
Sincerely,
Kathy and Bill Kozak
Lisa Ketz
March 21, 2007
I will miss you Uncle Jim. You could always be counted on to be there whenever anyone needed you. You were the one that taught me that ketchup makes everything taste better. Hope they have ketchup in Heaven where you are sure to be going.
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