James Jimmie Oliverio, 89, of Clarksburg, WV passed away Sunday May 1, 2005 at his home following a brief illness. He was born August 27, 1915 in Shinnston, WV a son of the late Dominick and Maria Guarascio Oliverio. He is survived by his wife, Joann Stumpo Oliverio; one daughter, Irma Linda Kolosky and her husband Alex of Annapolis, MD; two sons, Dominick M. (Donnie) Oliverio of Clarksburg, and Vincent J. (Vinnie) Oliverio and his wife Debby of Clarksburg; four grandchildren, Jamie Means and her husband Kevin, Johnna Oliverio, Courtney Oliverio and Whitney Oliverio; three great-grandchildren, Cassidy and Kayla Means and Chloe Shoemaker; one sister Sarah Yaquinta of Dearborn, MI; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 42 years, Louise M. Oliverio and one brother Frank Oliverio. Mr. Oliverio was a barber for 50 years in the Clarksburg area, beginning at age 12 standing on a wooden box that was constructed for him to reach the patrons hair. He was affectionately known as “Jimmie the Barber” in Glen Elk. He then traveled to California and worked in the CCC camps (Civil Conservation Corps). During WWII he worked for Goodyear Aircraft in Akron, OH constructing B-25 and B-26 bombers. Mr. Oliverio also owned several businesses in the area including Jimmie’s Restaurant in Glen Elk during the 1950’s. He also owned Trader’s Barber Shop and Empire Barber Shop until his retirement in 1979. Mr. Oliverio was also active in several clubs and organizations in the Clarksburg area including the Sons of Italy, the Columbian Club and the Elks Club. Mr. Oliverio enjoyed retirement very much and spent the winters in Palm Springs, CA as well as time in FL. He could always be found at Grandma’s House Furniture in Nutter Fort. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Family and friends may call at the Davis Funeral Home, One Olen Thomas Drive, Rt. 98, Clarksburg, Monday from 6-8pm and Tuesday from 11 A.M. - 8:00 P.M., where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Immaculate Conception Church, Wednesday, May 4th at 10:00 AM with Father Cesidio Ferderico as Celebrant. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 PM Thursday. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.legacy.com. Davis Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to People’s Hospice, PO Box 1680 Clarksburg, WV 26301.
