When I used to run into Tony Oliveira at Royston, Rayzor, Vickery & Williams, L.L.P. law firm where he worked on Paredes Line Road, the last thing we talked about was local politics.
Even though he had been the chairman of his precinct for the Democratic Party for decades, politics seemed to be the last thing on his mind when he hooked up with friends and acquaintances.
Given the fact that the Oliveiras have been one of the most well-known political families in Southern Cameron County and reared on Democratic Party politics, it would have been expected that Tony would have been immersed in the inside workings of the party, as was his mother Gloria, who died a few years ago.Tony, as his friends knew him, died Sunday night, apparently of a heart attack. He was 53.
He was the brother of State Representative René O. Oliveira.
He might have been a Democratic Party stalwart during election time, but any other time he just seemed to enjoy chewing the fat and trading sports and local gossip with the rest of us.
In a statement released by Rene Oliveira, he said: "Tony was an amazing brother, loving husband, and devoted father. He worked countless hours with kids in Brownsville on a variety of athletic teams and other charitable endeavors. He always tried to help less fortunate people, and I think he was an outstanding role model to the young people he helped. He will be missed terribly."
Oliveira is survived by his wife Laurie, and two sons, Devon and Garrett.
Oliveira is survived by his wife Laurie, and two sons, Devon and Garrett.
Family friends say that even though an official cause of death has not been issued, Tony had lost some 40 pounds over the last few months and that it may have had something to do with his sudden demise.
Funeral services are pending.
11 comments:
He looks more like Oscar Garcia than his scumbag brother. RIP
Pls do not insult him at a time like this. My deepest sympathy Rene and his family. God bless you.
HIS KID AND MY BOYS PLAYED FOOTBALL TOGETHER AT ST.JOE,....HAD MANY A GOOD TALK WITH HIM DURING THE GAMES....MY SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY. HE WAS A GOOD MAN...R.I.P. TONY.
MACLOVIO O'MALLEY
Prayers to his wife and family. My deepest sympathy.
"HIS KID AND MY BOYS PLAYED FOOTBALL TOGETHER AT ST.JOE"
Ya salio el peine! Ay si yo mande mis chavalos a la St. Joe, que chingon. Para eso me gustabas Maclovio, no que eras "La Voz del Pueblo"? Eres "La voz de La St. Joe Mafia"!
I don't think to many of your fellow citizens can say they send their kids to la St. Joe.
I'll make sure to check with my frineds from La Southmost, La Muralla, and Las Prietas. Quien sabe, a la mejor ellos tambien tienen sus chavalos en la St. Joe.
PS: Have you told Mchale que u are part of the "elite" of Brownsville?
Tony was a great person and a wonderful father. RIP big guy.
Buen hombre que no tenia enemigos, nadamas amigos.
Q.D.E.P.
My deepest sympathy to Rene and Tony's Family. Tony was full of life and fun to be around telling his funny jokes. He will be missed.
God Bless,
Jeanette Clough
My deepest sympathy Rene and Tony's family. Tony was full of live and fun person to be with, i will remember his jokes. He will be missed.
God Bless,
Jeanette Clough
My deepest sympathy to Rene and Tony's family. Tony was full of life and a good person, he will be missed.
God Bless,
Jeanette Clough
God Bless the Oliveira Family.
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