Vincent Charles Oliver
September 14, 1937 ~ February 5, 2012
Vincent C. Oliver, 74, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, February 5, 2012, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.
Vincent was born September 14, 1937 in Weirton, WV, son of the late Joseph and Jennie Oliver. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Norman J. Oliver; three sisters, Ida Puzzuole, Helen Carpini, and Angeline Welshans.
Vince retired from Weirton Steel Corporation after 38 years of service where he worked as a Machinist in the Central Machine Shop. After his retirement, Vince enjoyed traveling but his greatest enjoyment and love involved being with his children, grandchildren and family.
He was a member of Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus 3734, Weirton Steel 25 Year Club, Sons of Italy, Steubenville Catholic Central High School Boosters, President of Four Seasons , and a Life member of the Weirton Heights Volunteer Fire Department
Vincent is survived by his loving fiance Carolyn Shaffer; two children, Vincent A. (Nancy) Oliver of Weirton and Susan (Tom) Crites of Steubenville OH ; three sisters, Antoinette Oliver, Josephine Cekinovich (Sam), and Rose Marie Mark (Butch) all of Weirton; sister in law, Frances Oliver of Weirton; seven grandchildren, Zachary M. Johnson, Emma Crites, Taylor, Brittney, Austin, Vincent, Jr., and Isabella Oliver .
Visitation will be 6-8 PM Wednesday and 2-4 and 6-8 PM Thursday at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton.
Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10 AM Friday at the Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church.
Rev Fr. Dean Borgmeyer and Rev. Fr. Larry Dorsch will preside.
Entombment will follow in Saint Paul Cemetery Mausoleum.
Knights of Columbus will recite the Rosary at 6PM Thursday in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Steubenville Catholic Central High School.
To the Oliver family, My heart goes out to you. I’ve known Vince most of my life. He always looked out for everybody and yes, you, his family, were his first loves. Always remember how much he loved each and every one of you. Jody Trupiano
What a beautiful man Vince was. He always reached out to others and was willing to go the extra mile to help. Your memories will sustain you until you see him again. Weirton just won’t be the same without Vince Oliver. Praying for all of you and sending lots of love your way.
Dear Oliver and Carpini families, What a loss for us but gain for Heaven. Vince is a wonderful man and will be so missed by our family and communities. We were blessed to have him and his love for the Lord, his children, grandchildren and family were evident in the way he lived his life. You are all covered in prayer during this difficult time of loss, but may the peace of Christ sustain you and your hope of seeing this great man again someday! Your loving cousin, Carrie
I am shocked and saddened to read of Vince’s passing. Please accept my sincere sympathy. May God comfort you all at this difficult time.
Dear Toni and family, Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve your loss. Love & prayers, Stas’
What a blessing and an honor to know Vince, he truly was a wonderful man and I’m proud to have known him. He will be missed by everyone he knew and of course he will be missed by me
Dear Toni, Josie and Family, I was sorry to read of Vince’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayer. Carol
Dear Vince and Family: I am so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. As I have known from years growing up with you; he has been a “hero”, “father” “friend” and “mentor” in your life. My deepest condolences.
Please accept our deepest sympathy over Vince’s sudden and untimely passing. Over the many years that we have known Vince he was always a kind-hearted and warm person. He will be missed greatly. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Your Friends, Jim,Roxanne,Maria, Jimmy and Gabrielle Mazzone
Elaine and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to all the family and friends of Vince. He and I have were friends since we were in grade school and he certainly will be missed by many of us. God Bless all of you. You all will be remembered in our prayers. Rest in peace, Vince.
FAMILY OF VINCENT, SORRY TO LEARN OF THE LOSS OF VINCE. HE WAS THE LIFE OF THE WEIR CLASS OF 55. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU SINCERELY, JERRY HAMILL
Dear Carolyn, I cannot express to you how sorry I am about Vince. He was great to travel with and you two made such a good team. I am praying for you to get through this difficult time.
Our sympathy and prayers go out to the family. Tony & Ruth LOicata
Dear Oliver Family, Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of sorrow. We hope you find comfort in the wonderful memories and love your Father shared with all of you. He will never be forgotten and always be loved by many! Love, Mark, Pia, Nick and Christine Robinson
Carolyn, Vince, Mary and family: You are in our prayers and have our deepest sympathies. Vince was an amazing father, family man and friend to all. We are all blessed for having him in our lives the time in which we did. God Bless your family in this time and always.
Carolyn and families: So very sorry to hear about Vince. Please know that I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. He was the “greatest” guy and his friendship will be forever cherished.
Vince, Nancy, kids, and Carolyn, Such a wonderful family you have grown into. I know a lot of it has to do with Uncle Vince. He had his opinions of how a ‘family’ should be, and you are the example and result of that. Evertime I saw him, he had a positive, good word for me. Always complemented me. I’m sure he was that way with many others also. Somehow, family gatherings won’t be the same without him. We are all hurt by his loss, and will feel it deeply. But you will feel it the most. My prayers, love, comfort and thoughts go out to you at this time. Know that you are truely loved. Your “cous”, Gen
My Uncle Vince was one of the kindest, and sweetest man you could ever know. Always had a smile that lit up the room and brightened your day. Always had a kind good word, had a way of always making your feel special. He was a very smart and loving man, he was dedicated to his family and I always saw him as the ‘head’ of this family. He loved my mother and always treated her with respect and would do anything for her. Her will always be in my heart, I am so sorry that I am not able to be there to say good-bye and to offer comfort and support to my cousin Vince and family. But please know that you are in my prayers. The gates of heaven have opened once again..those to greet him, the Lord Jesus, his mother and father, sisters and brothers, and nephews. I love you Uncle Vince.
Dearest Vincy,Aunt Netta,Aunt Josie,Aunt Rosie and family. What a great losss for the World,Ialways told him he was the most wonderful man I knew besides my husband and dad. A man of God a Gentle Giant who lived for his family. Our Lord and Saviour Welcomed him In and Said’Well done my loval and Faithful Servant’and Vincy you are following in his footsteps. be honored. I love you all Peggy Puzzuole
To the Oliver family and extended family including Tom and his family, Our deepest condolances at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. From your friends and co-workers at IBM.
I’d like to extend my condolences to the Oliver family. Thoughts and prayers are being sent your way during this difficult time.
Vincie,Susan and families, Deepest sympathy to you and your families. So sorry for your loss. Love, “Cuz” Barb
To the Oliver Family: Please accept my heartfelt sympathy in the passing of your brother. Sincerely, Annetta Ferrelli Campbell
To the Oliver family, words cannot express the sadness in me. Vince was a man everyone looked up to. His love, his strength, his courage will carry on through all that new him. It was a privilege to call him “Cuz”. Thank God for time spent with him!
My Prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this time. He was such a funny guy and he will be deeply missed.
Carolyn, Vince, Susan and the entire Oliver family: The 2 things I think of when I think of Vince is #1 his smile & #2 him sitting on top of the fire truck in his stripped stretch pants throwing candy from the bucket. What a guy! I am truly so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with all of you. Love, Marilyn & Tommy Charnie
Vince and Susan, I’m heartfelt sorry about the loss of your dad. May God give you peace and comfort. love your childhood friend, Mary
Vince and family, May God be with you at this sad time. Away games will never be the same without your dad leading the way in his truck with his flags waving in the wind. He will be sadly missed but never forgotten.
We are so very sorry for your loss. He truly was a great man. We went on one of Carolyn and Vince’s bus tours to The Biltmore and had such a wonderful time. Your family is in our prayers.
My deepest sympathies for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Andrea & John Bednar
Vince, Nancy,Susan, Tom & families So sorry for your loss, our deepest sympathy to you and your families. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our prayers & thoughts go out to Vincents family & loved ones. May you all have piece & comfort in knowing that he will always be with your Happiest Memories
Carolyn and the Oliver faamily; My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. He was a great man and I would always talk to him at Eat and Park, He loved that place.
I was so saddened to hear the news of Vince’s departing…My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, and friends who were a part of Vince’s life…
Vince, Susan and families, As you share with family and friends through these sad days, may be be comforted by words of hope, hugs, and memories of the special times and life of Vince. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss.
He was a very special person and will be greatly missed He made all the F.D. times fun My prayers are with the family
Vince & family; My deepest sympathy on your loss.I knew Vince slightly and found him a good man..Sorry….Ron
To the entire Oliver Family: We would all like to send our deepest sympathy to your family. Vince was one of kind. We will all remember his warm smile. Prayers being said that our Lord comforts you.
Vince, I was so sorry to see that your father had died. He was one of the good guys. My deepest sympathy. Marcia Bedway
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
My grandfather was the best thing that I ever had rest in peace… I love you so much papa. But don’t go to his grave and cry he is not there he did not die he is everywhere now. I love you papa.
With a heavy heart I am sorry to read of your loss. May God comfort you with the beautiful memories you hold dear in your heart. Michelle and Tony
Sorry I was away when Vince passed away. Please accept my sincere sympathy
Dear Carolyn.. We send our deepest condolences to you…God grant you His Peace at this trying time of grief. Due to minor health issue I could not make the visitation..Sending Christian love Dee and Bob
We are away from home, but wish to extend our deepest sympathies for your loss to all the family. Rich & Patty Wieloh