Vincent "Jimmy" Oliveri's Obituary
On Saturday, July 20, 2024, the world lost one of the most caring, loving and loyal individuals. Vincent "Jimmy" Oliveri, 93, the son of immigrant parents, Maria (Russo) and Salvatore Oliveri, grew up in a cold water flat on Lawrence Street in Lawrence along with his 4 siblings Sam, Lucy (LoPiano), Mike and Frankie.
Jimmy joined the United States Navy at 21 and served during the Korean War on the USS Hobson as a radarman. After the tragic accident of April 26, 1952 in the North Atlantic involving the USS Wasp aircraft carrier and the USS Hobson minesweeper, when all but 61 of his crew members were lost, Jimmy miraculously returned home to marry his sweetheart, Vivian Shibel and the rest is history.
He loved going out dancing with Vivian, enjoying the music of the day including Frank, Tony, Tommy Dorsey and Erroll Garner. Jimmy was a long time member of the Methuen Knights of Columbus Council #4027. As a devout Catholic, he served as an usher at both St. Augustine's and St. Monica's parishes. The beach may have been one of his favorite places where he enjoyed many family vacations over the years. He was an avid bowler, loved his Red Sox and vegetable garden and played bocci and 45's with a passion to win.
Jimmy leaves his loving wife of 72 years, Vivian (Shibel) Oliveri; his adoring daughters, Cheryl Oliveri-Daly and her husband, Dan, and Karen Grevenitz and her husband, Scott; his beloved grandson, Cory Grevenitz and his wife, Nicole; and the newest member of Jimmy's family, his cherished great grandson, Luke Vincent. In addition, he leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends. His family would like to extend their gratitude for the tremendous support and compassion he was given by his caregivers.
Relatives and guests are invited to attend calling hours on Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home, 233 Lawrence Street in Methuen. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024 at 11:00 AM at St. Monica Parish, 212 Lawrence Street in Methuen. Entombment to follow at St. Mary-Immaculate Conception Mausoleum in Lawrence. For directions or condolences, please visit www.pollardfuneralhome.com. The Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home is honored to serve the Oliveri Family.
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