Salvatore Oliveri, the former Mayor of Hollywood, Florida passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, April 27th at the age of 90. Sal was born in Queens, New York in 1928. He moved to Hollywood in 1960 with his beloved wife, Maria of 56 years. A resident of Hollywood for 59 years and served his community as Mayor (1990-1992) and Commissioner (1998-2008) along with many other community service organizations. Some of his community and civic activities included: Hollywood Hills Civic Association, President; Interfaith Council, President and Board Member; Kiwanis Club, Elks, Knights of Columbus and Member of the Nativity Catholic Church. Sal deeply loved and served his community tirelessly. Prior to his political career, Sal was an insurance advisor with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company for 32 years.
Sal is survived by his three wonderful children: Anna (Mark), Sal Jr., (Fiancée Katarina), Tom (Sandra); four grandchildren, Christina (Barry), Brandon, Zachary and Tyler; two great grandchildren, Collin and Madeleine.
Friends may visit from 4:00-9:00 p.m., Sunday, May 5th at Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, 6400 Hollywood Boulevard. There will be a Tribute of a Lifetime Service at 7:00 p.m., at the funeral home.
A Funeral Mass will be said at Nativity Catholic Church in Hollywood, on Monday, May 6th at 10:30 a.m. Entombment will follow at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery in North Lauderdale. In Lieu of Flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Sal’s name to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation.
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David Reinmund
April 29, 2019, 12:00 am
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
ALEJANDRA B FERNANDEZ (Hollywood)
April 30, 2019, 12:00 am
Tom, I am so sorry for your loss and that of your family. Please accept my condolences as well as those of my husband, Marino. May your Dad rest in peace. Alejandra Fernandez
Zeff Ross
April 30, 2019, 12:00 am
Tom-Anna and Family Please accept my sympathies and thoughts at this difficult time. Although I will be out of town till late Monday, I wish each of you peace and the knowledge that your Dad made a difference to many people and left the world a better place. Zeff
Paul & Alexa Beckman (Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida)
April 30, 2019, 12:00 am
Sal was a Big influence in my life. We met in 1985 at MetLife, Sal was the Top Producer in the office, a Presidents Council Qualifier ( a Big deal ! ) Sal took the time to help me and I learned a lot. It wasn’t about the sale, it was about helping and doing the Best thing for the client. We worked together and he was always there for me, both for business and spiritually. Sal Loved Maria, his Family, and his Community. Sal will be missed by all that had an opportunity to get to know him. God Bless Brother, R I P Paul & Alexa Beckman
The Cassidy Family (Hollywood, Florida)
May 1, 2019, 12:00 am
Dear Ana, Sal Jr., and Tom, We are sincerely saddened to learn of your father’s passing. He was only a month older than our father who we lost a few years ago. Your father was such a wonderful person and truly someone who we all were proud to have among us, not only in our City Hall of Hollywood, but in our parish of Nativity. What a wonderful legacy he leaves; he must be so proud of the family he leaves behind. You all will be the chosen ones to carry his character, class and kindness forward. Blessings to you and your extended family. Love, the Cassidy Family
Dennis Pellarin (Hollywood, Fl)
May 3, 2019, 12:00 am
My condolences and prayers to the Oliveri family on Sal’s passing. I spent many years working with Sal at the City of Hollywood and will always remember our times together.
Dolores & George Dix
May 5, 2019, 12:00 am
Anna…we are are saddened to hear of your father’s passing…your family is in our prayers…
Tami Addison LeBlanc (Hollywood)
May 5, 2019, 12:00 am
Anna & Family, I am so sorry for your loss & that I am not able to attend, I am heading to Colorado for Jessie’s graduation. But my thoughts will be with you during this difficult time – If you need anything Anna, please call me. Sincerely, Tami LeBlanc
Nicholas Smith (Bicester)
March 12, 2020, 12:00 am
So sorry to hear this, please accept my condolences.
Nick Smith (Bicester)
March 23, 2020, 12:00 am
So sorry to hear this please accept my condolences. RIP