Obituary of John Oliverio

John Oliverio beloved husband of Anna Oliverio, passed away at the Intercare Brentwood Care Centre on Thursday, October 14, 2004 at the age of 84 years. John was born on January 25, 1920 in San Giovanni, in Fiore, Italy and immigrated to Canada in 1954. John worked in the construction industry, and had the gift of being able to speak seven languages and write four languages. He enjoyed music and played in a band with his brother. John served with the Italian Eighth Army during WW II. John was also an avid Calgary Flames fan and enjoyed gardening. Besides his loving wife Anna, John is survived by daughters, Terry (Mark), Connie (Ken), Angie (Glen); one son Tony (Sara), all of Calgary; also two grandchildren, Johnny and John. He is also survived by two brothers, Antonio (Joanna) of Calgary, Joseph (Maria) of Toronto; and a sister Catharina (Frank) of Belgium, as well as numerous cherished relatives. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Grace Italian and English Catholic Church (1714 – 14th Avenue N.E.) on Monday, October 18, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In living memory of John Oliverio, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 Centre Street North, TELEPHONE: (403) 276-2296.