RICHMOND, Virginia
OLEY, Faiz A., 70, of Richmond, passed away May 10, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Rose Oley. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mary Ramey Oley; four children, Faiz Oley Jr. (Caroline), Sarah O. Thomas, Joseph Oley (Gina) and Helene O. Koehler (Max); 10 grandchildren; six siblings, Carolyn O. Bain (Augie), Jackie O. Dowdy (Hugh), Lyla O. Wilby (Emerson), George A. Oley (Siham), Anthony J. Oley (Julie) and Mark A. Oley (Celeste). Faiz graduated from Benedictine High School in 1961, then graduated from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy & Science in 1966. He bought Westbury Pharmacy in 1967 and parlayed it into a chain of 11 other pharmacies within the state. Throughout the community, his warm- hearted smile, benevolent nature and uncompromising generosity stretched far and wide. His professional achievements and awards reflect his dedication to pharmacy and his deep compassion for helping people. He was recognized often by his peers as a leader and icon of accomplishment. The family will receive friends 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave., where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday. A Funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony's Maronite Catholic Church. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis Tenn. 38105.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
A man so missed at Westbury Pharmacy. He was so nice to me, gave me a part time job at a bad time in my life. Each entry of the doors at Westbury I think if Mr. Faiz. Resting in Peace now
Wanda Taylor
May 06, 2020 | Glen Allen, VA | Coworker
Faize was a friend, helped care for his father, he always asked about mine. Fond memories
Bob Seymore
May 06, 2020 | Bristol, TN | Friend
My memories of this gentleman go back to the year 2000 after my husband passed. He being aware I was in Westbury quite frequently picking up medicine or grabbing a quick bite in the deli, he told me I needed to come to work for the pharmacy. I responded I already have a full time job. I was in mourning and I guess it showed. A month later on my way home from work I stopped by and Mr. Faiz was standing outside. I walked up and spoke then started to say do you remember telling me I needed to...
Wanda Taylor
May 06, 2019 | Glen Allen, VA | Coworker
Just recently learned of Faiz's passing... I was a year behind Faiz at Benedictine and played football alongside him.
We thank him for a having lived a meaningful and purposeful life; God will bless and reward him for having done so
Bob Tichacek
September 08, 2013 | Santa Fe, NM
So sorry to hear about Faiz.We were friends for many years.
Jerry Green
July 31, 2013 | Dripping Springs, TX
God speed Faiz.
Gil Horsley
Atlanta, GA
Walker G. Horsley
May 23, 2013 | Atlanta, GA
God Bless you Faiz. I'll miss seeing you on my trips to Richmond
Gil Horsley
Atlanta, GA
May 23, 2013
Kathy Cooley
May 22, 2013
Simply the best peace be with you forever Ann old housekeeper
Kathy Cooley
May 22, 2013 | VA