Chiefton’s Sam Oliverio passes away

Chiefton native Sam Oliverio, 93, of Fairmont passed away Friday, June 19, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. His parents were the late Bill and Catherine Oliverio.

Monongah High’s alumni list is loaded with Oliverios.

Sam Oliverio

There’s Carolina siblings Frank Oliverio, Class of 1944; Mike Oliverio, Sr.; and Mary Rose Oliverio, Class of 1945, all deceased. Their parents were Giuseppe Oliverio and Maria Mancina Oliverio.

Nathaleen Cameon Oliverio, Class of 1948, who lives in East Chicago, Indiana.

Michael Oliverio, Class of 1954, Mike Oliverio, Sr.’s son along with Joseph Oliverio and Frank Oliverio.  Their sister is Mary Oliverio Brown.

The I-79 Star City interchange in Morgantown is named for Mike Oliverio, Sr.

John Oliverio, Class of 1974, who, with Mark Sandy, North Marion Class of 1990, prevented shoplifting in Frostburg, Maryland while on the way home from a Combat Vets Motorcyle meeting. They stopped and held down the culprit till police arrived.

Barbara Oliverio-Currey, Class of 1976.

Sam Oliverio’s obituary:

Samuel Oliverio (February 12, 1922 - June 19, 2015)   Sam Oliverio, 93, of Fairmont passed away Friday, June 19, 2015 at Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was born in Chiefton, WV on February 12, 1922, son of the late Bill and Catherine Oliverio.   Sam retired from Jones Fur Service in Fairmont. Prior to his career as a furrier, Sam served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the 99th Infantry Division. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church and was active with the Knights of Columbus #942. Sam also delivered Meals on Wheels for many years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Rosie Jane Oliverio, Teresa Lawson and Angie Barth.   Sam is survived by his wife of 63 years, Madeline Oliverio; his daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon Minor of Arvada, Colorado, Mary C. and Steve Hoylman of Fairmont and Pompano Beach, FL, and Benita and Don DePriest of Fairmont; four grandsons, Aaron (Gaby) Minor, Brian (Kelsey) Minor, Christopher (Lauren) DePriest and Nathan (Stephanie fiancé) DePriest. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and great grandchildren.   Family and friends may call at Domico Funeral Home, 414 Gaston Avenue, Fairmont, WV from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday. A vigil service will be held Monday Evening at 6:30 p.m. by Deacon Louis Belldina, and a Knights of Columbus service will be held at 7:00 p.m. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, with the Father S.A. Dass as celebrant. Interment will follow at the Masonic Cemetery in Shinnston, WV.   Memorial contributions may be made to Marion Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 1264, Fairmont, WV 26555. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.domicofh.com .