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1929
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2021
Jesse Oliva Obituary
US Marine Corp Korean War Veteran, 91 of Chicago, IL, passed away on April 5, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones. Beloved husband of the late Ophelia "Val" Oliva. Loving father of Christine (Kathy), Justine (Patrick), Christopher (Shelley), Jessica (Bill), Jeffrey (Katie), and David. Devoted grandfather of Mark (Erica), Krystal (Mario), Johnathon, Kevin, Valerie, Maggie and Samuel. Great grandfather of Sergio, Manuel, Saul, Xavier and Jayden. Loving brother, uncle and friend to many. A memorial Service will be held at Our Lady of St Germaine on April 17, 2021 at 10:30am, located at 9711 S. Kolin Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453. Interment will be private.
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Michael Coughlan
April 15, 2021
My sincere sympathy to all the Oliva Family on your loss.
Carol Tobin
April 13, 2021
My deepest condolences to Jessie’s family.
You and all your wonderful stories will be missed by all.
Thank you for your service
Frank Spaniak
April 11, 2021
So very sorry for your Loss, but it is heavens Gain. I've always known him to be an honorable man. Blessings.
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