Fred Olivi Obituary

Mr. Olivi was a true American hero...His book, Decision at Nagasaki, is a historical treasure. My son and I met him at a book signing in Highland, Indiana. He brought history to life as he told my son about his experiences. He has also been an inspiration to my dad as he writes his own book about the 99th Bomb group. We will never forget having dinner with him at Giovanni's Restaurant in Munster!

Sorry to hear of the passing of Fred Olivi. He and my dad were good friends. Dad spoke of Fred often and always enjoyed getting together with him when possible and enjoying the Pullman Tech reunions. I had a nice "conversation" with Fred myself when he did an online chat on AOL several years ago. I know he had many friends and will be fondly remembered.

We will always treasure our trip with Fred and Carole to New Orleans for the 1984 World's Fair. Also, our dinner engagements in and around Chicago were always special treats. He's now with his beloved Carole. God's peace to both of them and thanks for those everlasting memories.

To the family of Fred Olivi, my sincerest sympathies on Fred's passing.

Bill Cassin

(Cross & Cockade and

Squadron 4 Warbirds)

dearfred

i never had the honor to know you,but after reading your bio i

that we worked as a team during ww11. you and your crew flew the b29s, and my crew built built your

air strips from oahu to tinian to

oakinawa. i was inthe 112th seabee

battalion. if it had not been for

your successful job, our entire group would have been wiped out as

we were scheduled to go in on the 12th wave in the planned invasion.

after,logistics said that the 1st

20 wave would have been completely

wiped out.like you, i am 81,and graduated in 1940 from south side

high school.GOD love you.you sure

have earned your wings. see

you later.



laurence dobson

1304 pilsen court (home address)

Naperville, IL 60563

Dr. Emil Olivi & Family



My deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother John.

Dear Olivi Family,

I first met Fred in 2000 at a fly-in at Lewis University, where I so enjoyed speaking with him and hearing about his most famous mission. I was privileged to see him again when he came to speak at Schaumburg Airport several times after that. He was a true gentleman and will be missed by all. My prayers are with all of you in this time of sorrow.

Dear Dr. Emil Olivi,

Our deepest sympathy to you and all of Fred's family on the terrible loss you are feeling.

You may not remember me but I am the son of Isidoro Epifani who owned the Jolly Inn where Fred worked before the war. You were also the first dentist I visited when I was 5 and you convinced me to stop sucking my thumb. As a young boy I idolized Fred and eventually went into the Air Force myself, making a career out of it.

I wish I was able to attend the funeral tomorrow.

Good luck to you and the family.

Louis R. Epifani

Colonel, USAF, (ret)

To the Olivi Family:

We were sorry to read about the passing of our dear friend Fred. I served with Fred in the 343rd CTD where we both learned how to fly. Our memories of our service are mentioned in his book. We enjoyed our times together at our many reunions which Fred and Carol organized and brought toghether many of the 343rd to share our many wartime experiences. He will be missed.He was an inspiration to us all.

I knew Fred since I was the owner of Union Glass Company. We served at the same time in the military in the B-29's -- Fred in the 509th and I was in the 40th Bomb Group on Tinian. I was proud to be his friend and will miss him. My condolences to your entire family.

Dear Dr. Emil and Family,

Our sympathy to you all in the loss of Fred. Be consoled in knowing he had a rewarding and eventful life.

He is now with Carole at peace.

Our good thoughts of Pullman etc will always be with us.

Reno ( Lefty) and Edna (Santi) Frigo

Sorry to hear of the passing of Fred Olivi. I have a signed picture of Major Sweeney's B-29 Bockscar crew that Fred gave me at an Armed Forces Day program at O'Hare in the 1980's. He wrote the names of each crew member on the photo. I was a B-29 crew member (CFC gunner) in the 98th Bomb Wing during the Korean War time period.

My condolences to the Olivi family.

I had enjoyed hearing Fred talk about his unique experiences during WW II on multiple occasions. Our nation has lost yet another great Veteran who fought for our freedom, and there are many today who will not forgot the sacrifices made, especially due to the talks given by Fred and others on their war experiences.



Best Wishes for all in the extended Olivi family.

My deepest condolences to Fred's family. Fred and my dad, Richard McNamara, who was the regularily assigned co-pilot of the Enola Gay, were best buddies in the war. Our family finally connected with Fred long after my dad passed away in 1984. Unfortunately by the time we all found each other and were ready for a long awaited reunion, Fred had his heart attack and the get together never happened. I regret this never happened. I can just see Fred and my dad up there reliving all those days together flying their airplanes. Whenever I look up and see a plane now, I'll think of them. What a wonderful man Fred was.

To Emil and the entire Olivi Family-

My sincerest sympathy go out to you at this difficult time. You all played an important part in my mom's life and I will forever hold dear the many "Fred stories".

My prayers are with you.

All the Members of the Illinois Chapter of Silver Wings feel a closeness to his Family, today. He was a legendary member who knew how much we admired him and his career in the service of our Country.



Bill Hamilton, President

Illinois Chapter Silver Wings Fraternity

My condolences to the Olivi family. I first met Fred at the Hinsdale Art Fair a few years back when he was correcting the artist who had painted a picture (incorrectly) of a B-29 Bomber. I now am a volunteer with the Wheaton History Center and I interviewed Fred as part of our project of interviewing WWII veterans. He was a wonderful, fascinating man and I am blessed to have met him and to have gotten his oral history. We owe so much to him and others like him.

To the Olivi Family:

My deepest condolences on your loss of Fred. I had wonderful conversations with him while dining at his favorite restuarant. He was truly a fantastic gentleman

Respectfully

Dave McLaren

Our deepest thoughts are with the family at the loss of Fred.