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Oliverio (Oliver) P. DiCarolei
May 26, 1954 – July 11, 2023
It is with the utmost sadness that we share our dearest Oliver had his final sunset on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, surrounded by loved ones at age 69 in Port Rowan, Ontario.
Oliver’s first sunrise was on May 26, 1954 (D.O.B.), in Toronto (Ontario). Born to Marietta and Angelo DiCarolei, Oliver felt connected and proud of his Canadian-Italian heritage. As he grew, he was a curious young man and a devoted son. From a young age Oliver had extraordinary responsibilities placed on his shoulders which he always fulfilled. At first glance he might have been perceived as more serious and studious in nature. However, at the heart of him he was outright playful, mischievous, and fun-loving. From the get-go he was a bright and creative young man and showed an aptitude for logic, while also loving to be social and artistic. Oliver grew into a well-rounded man with many diverse interests. He loved reading and learning, making things work, designing beautiful items for the home, singing, playing piano and guitar (all by ear), he enjoyed listening to music and a good game of snooker, going for walks, and of course, eating a good meal (without garlic)!
With Oliver’s strong intellectual inclinations, he graduated from the University of Toronto and later from the Canadian Chiropractic College (1974). As a chiropractor he was dedicated to a career that he saw more as a calling. Oliver absolutely loved being a chiropractor not because of the vocation, but because of the amazing people that he served during his 42 years of practice. Years after retiring you would hear him talk extremely fondly about the friendships and the memories of so many of his patients. His face would light up and his stories and smile showed how warm-hearted he felt about that time of his life. As a chiropractor, Oliver was known to always go above and beyond for his patients as he truly wanted to help them heal. The people he served during his career were most certainly treasured by Oliver for the rest of his days.
Oliver loved being a musician and recalled the ‘good old days’ where he was part of a band with his chiropractor buddies (The Strolling Bones). Although grateful that those days both came and went, he reminisced about how it felt to play for crowds, the times he shared with his band members, and how he loved to share his talents with others. When he talked about this time of his life, he always had a twinkle in his eyes, and you were bound to hear a story (or two) that captured Oliver’s mischievous and playful side. To Oliver, music was where he could let his passions shine. Later in his life, Oliver would keep music part of his days by serenading Dennise daily at home or belting out a tune at karaoke!
Oliver loved his family and being with his wife Dennise, daughter Jessica/Jessie, son-in-law Vahid, and his dear Spencer (the family dog). All his life he wished for the true sense of family and once he got it, he would mention how grateful he was for this gift. Family truly brought him love and joy.
Oliver met the love of his life (Dennise) on July 26, 2005, and they built a shared life together since that day. Married on July 29, 2006, Oliver was a dedicated husband who loved Dennise unconditionally since the day they met. Oliver brought Dennise so much love and happiness over their 18 years together. “A perfect marriage is two imperfect people refusing to give up on each other”. Oliver and Dennise had a perfectly imperfect life deeply connected to each other in their values and faith. It was filled with so many simple joys that makes a life together simply beautiful. Dennise deeply loved her Ollie and will treasure him in her heart for the rest of her days.
Through Dennise, Oliver became a father to Jessie. Jessie was fortunate enough to have Oliver come into her life in her 20s. He effortlessly stepped into the role of being her father and his love touched the deepest corners of her heart. It was a love that embraced her, uplifted her, and made her feel cherished beyond measure. His constant presence taught her that love can transcend time and circumstance. Later, when Jessie would meet Vahid, Oliver would again show his loving heart to him and accept Vahid into our family and into his heart.
Oliver particularly loved being a community member of The Villages of Long Point Bay. Walking Spencer (the family dog) would take hours because of all the chats he would have along the otherwise 10-minute route. Learning about each person, or just talking about this or that was enough to make his day brighter. Great or minor, you each were special and played a role in his life.
Oliver’s story can’t be written without the moments that he shared with all those who crossed his path over the years. Some relationships seem like a lifetime ago. Some have been lasting and substantial (you each know who you are), and some fleeting yet still substantial (hopefully, each of you know who you are). Some have been instant and dynamic, and some have been slow and steady. Some brief but heartwarming, and some fun and lighthearted. Some old, some new, some revisited, some lost, some let go, some hopefully just on hold, and some that he wished were different.
Our family is incredibly thankful to all the health care professionals and friends who helped Oliver and Dennise once he got ill. Each person who was apart of Oliver’s life stepped-up in extraordinary ways to provide so much care, love, and acts of service that made all the difference during a time when it really mattered; it truly takes a village.
Cancer was most certainly a complex time of Oliver’s life. Being diagnosed late with stage 4 liver cancer was certainly a heart-breaking experience that Oliver handled in such an admirable manner. After the facts were known and many tears were shed, he rose above the diagnosis and found his peace with this chapter of his story. This horrible disease took so much from him too soon. But at the same time, it also highlighted the many beautiful character traits that Oliver gave this world. He embraced his circumstance and made the most of his days, he became more positive and appreciative about everything, he relished all the small things a day brings (like listening to the rain), he listened more deeply to people and saw life with new meaning, and he was more expressive and shared more of himself with others. This chapter of Oliver’s life was both devastating to those who loved him but also beautiful to watch and learn how he was able to accept the cards that he was dealt, while still managing to play them as wisely as possible.
No tribute could possibly convey all our thoughts and love for Oliver. He was a kind, honest, loving man and he gave what he could to help those closest to him. He was such a wonderful husband, father, and friend. He left all of us too soon and will be truly missed! May we all find ways to carry Oliver’s memory with us and to keep him with us for the rest of our days.
Celebration of Life for Oliver DiCarolei
Date: Sunday, August 27, 2023
Time: 1:00pm until 3:00pm
Location: The Villages of Long Point Bay Club House, Port Rowan
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Victoria Hospital Cancer Unit would be appreciated.
“And, in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make.” — The Beatles.
“Love is a promise, love is a souvenir, once given, never forgotten, never let it disappear.” – John Lennon.
“There are two basic motivating forces: fear and love. When we are afraid, we pull back from life. When we are in love, we open to all that life has to offer with passion, excitement, and acceptance.” — John Lennon.
With love,
Dennise, Jessie, Vahid, and Spencer.
2023
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