Arthur S. "Siggy" Olsen Sr.

Funeral Services were held privately in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza Beechwood Home for Funerals 262 Beach St., Revere, for Ret. Revere Fire Lt. Arthur S. "Siggy" Olsen, Sr. who died on Wednesday, December 11th at The Lafayette in Marblehead following a brief illness. He was 100 years old. Interment in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Peabody.
Siggy, as he was known by all his family and friends, was born in the Oak Island section of Revere on June 9, 1924, to his late parents Bjarne G. Olsen and Sigrid A. (Nielsen). He and his 10 brothers and sisters were raised in Revere. He was an alumnus of Revere High School Class of 1942. After graduation, Siggy enlisted in the United States Navy, during World War II. He proudly served his country and was honorably discharged. He returned home and became an Electrician and became a Revere Firefighter in 1949. He worked his way up as an electrician, becoming a Master Electrician and opened his own business, ART Electric. He also did the same within the fire dept and retired as Lieutenant in 1981. On January 24, 1957, he married the love of his life Florence (Cramb). The couple remained in Revere raising their seven children. Siggy worked tirelessly to provide for his family. When he retired, he remained active by working in his yard, fixing things around his home, as well as his children's and grandchildren s homes. He was a jack of all trades and shared his knowledge and skill by helping people. Siggy was truly a testament of what it meant to be part of America's "Greatest Generation".
He is the beloved husband of the late Florence I. Olsen of 59 years. The loving father of Wayne D. Spencer & wife Georginanna, Donna M. Hurley & her late husband Dee Jay Hurley all of Winthrop, Arthur S. Olsen, Jr. & wife Helene of Swampscott, Alan R. Olsen & wife Annette of Georgetown, Sonja J. Olsen of Revere, Eric L. Olsen & wife Erica of Sandown, NH., and Zoe A. Simonton of Winthrop. He is the cherished grandfather of 19 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. He is the dear brother of his surviving sister Virginia "Ginger" Tuite of Revere and Nine late brothers and sisters. Also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. In
Lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the American Diabetes Association 2451 Crystal Drive Suite 900 Arlington, VA 22116-7023.