Thomas J. Oliva, age 97, Army Veteran of WW II, recipient of the Purple Heart, beloved husband of the late Angela A. Oliva nee Paone, loving father of Debra (James) Miller and the late Steven (Charlene) Oliva; cherished grandfather Caryn Oliva, Jeffrey Oliva, Christina Miller, Stefanie (Christopher) Laughlin and Jeannie Chambers; great grandfather of Corey, Addison, Scarlet, Lyla, Nikki, Jacob and Griffin; dear brother of  the late Mario S. (the late Gloria) Oliva and the late Carrie (the late Mickey) Paone; fond of great uncle and cousin of many. Visitation Wednesday at the Skaja Terrance Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee, Niles, Il. from 9:00 am. until prayer Service at 11:00 am. then to St. St. Juliana Church for Mass at 11:30 am. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Tom was a long time butcher at Minelli Brothers in Niles. In lieu of flowers donations to Clearbrook Center for the Disabled would be appreciated. For further information, (847) 966-7302 or https://www.skajafuneralhomes.com/