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Eugene Oliver Obituary

Oliver, Eugene A. "Geno" Beloved husband of Terry (nee Santillo); devoted father of Joseph (Jackie) and Anthony (Pam) Oliver; loving Papa of Joseph Dominick Oliver; beloved brother of the late Anthony "Jr" Oliver; dear brother-in-law of Guy (Paulette) Santillo and Judy Alesia; dearly loved by many nieces and nephews and loved by many dear friends. Devoted faithful employee of Cook County Sheriff's Department, Chicago School System, Sportsman's Park and the horse racing industry. Interment private. Arrangements made by Salerno's Galewood Chapels. Info 773-889-1700.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 26, 2017.

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Michael Harris

August 16, 2017

Terry and Family,
We are so sad to hear of your loss. We know the hole in your hearts and family created by his passing. Take comfort that you had him in your lives and have many great memories . He loved you and knew that you loved him as well.
We have many good memories of both of you as well. Stay strong and lean on each other .
Mike, Barb and Mary Harris

Phil Langley

July 29, 2017

Gino was a very loyal man. He always had your back and was a good friend. Many great memories from the Sportsman's Park days and nights
Phil Langley

Terry&Mary Hart

July 27, 2017

So sorry to hear about Gino! He was a loyal friend and an all around good guy....if he liked you!
I'm sure lots of bad guys aren't sad at all!
Sympathies and comfort to his family!
Terry & Mary Hart

JERRY CONSIDINE

July 27, 2017

To the family of Geno I send my regrets.
Jerry Considine

Robert Strunck

July 26, 2017

A wonderful gentleman. One of the kindest people I have ever met. A terrific sense of humor. A man who loved and lived life to the fullest.

I was fortunate to know Geno. A Chicago legendary character in an area of legendary characters. He stood out.

My deepest condolences to family and friends.

charles patterson

July 26, 2017

We send our condolences to the family and all the loved ones of Eugene Oliver. I Charles Patterson worked with Geno at Nash Elementary School on Chicago's west side for nine years, what a great guy.

Kevin Osborn

July 26, 2017

My sympathies to a great man

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