Steve Oliverio

Patti, My wife, Loann, and I were saddened to hear of Steve’s illness and passing. We saw you both often enough at the Five Seasons pool to get to know you. I know Steve was looking forward to retiring soon and joining you and your daughter in NC. He was always a joy, quick with a story and a smile. We will miss him and wish you the best, all things considered, in NC.
Yours truly, John and Loann Sullivan (Delta Airlines)

Patti, I found out at work yesterday that Steve had passed. I can’t tell you how sorry I am. Please tell the rest of your family that all of you are in my prayers. Steve was a great teammate and I really enjoyed playing with him, not to mention going out and having a cold one now and then. Again, I am so sorry and he will be greatly missed.

Ron Oester

Patti, McKell, and Seaver we are so sorry for your loss. All of you are in our prayers. Steve was a kind soul and a great friend to us. We will deeply miss him. Our son Gerald started taking lessons from Steve when he was 7 years old. He is now 19 and a D1 pitcher in Mississippi. He would not be where he is today if it wasn’t for Steve’s teaching skills, guidance and baseball wisdom. He taught Gerald pitching skills but more importantly he built a confident pitcher out of our son. He taught us all a lot about the game but he also taught us not to be so serious about the game and to always make it fun. Steve rest in peace buddy.
Love,
Jerry, Sheila, Gerald, and Sierra Pintarich

Dear Patty and children,

My thoughts and prayers are with you this morning. Last evening was a beautiful tribute to Steve. Although we haven’t had time together, it was obvious to see what a loving and supportive family and community you have around you. This was all evidence of a life well lived. Made it be a comfort to you.
Bob and Emilia Pater

Coach and Oliverio family, I wish I could be there to support you during this time…but I hope you know I love you so very dearly.

Steve taught me everything I knew about the game of baseball & softball — even more things than I can count about life. I first met him and Patti when playing little league baseball in the 90’s…eventually convinced to attend his baseball camp in the summer of ‘97, to “see how some real girls play the game”. Always trying to get me to switch from baseball to fast pitch :). Of course, it didn’t take much convincing after that to make the switch!

Some of the greatest memories I’ll hold forever are from being an athlete of his for BCHS, starting in 7th grade. Where I thought I was better than everyone because I “played baseball”, Steve put me in my place quicker than I could say the word Softball.

He always had a way of getting more out of an athlete than they felt they could get out of themselves. I know I am a better human being for it. To this day, I tell everyone that he is one of the biggest contributors for my opportunity to play Division I softball and for coaching collegiately. No question…

His style, humor, and knack for teaching stuck to me. Him and Patti are the reasons I spent my collegiate career planning on coaching, myself. I even used his infamous “flash signs” for my own collegiate softball programs. Steve, they still work…you still got it, Coach! It’s all about “the little things”, right? 🙂

Being grateful couldn’t be more of an understatement. As my Coach, mentor, and friend…my life is so much better having met you, Steve and Oliverio family. Watching how he was as a family man, was even more admirable.

I sure hope they have enough barrels of baseballs on that ball field they’ve got set up for you up there…you’ve still got a lot of coaching to do…

Song “Coach” by Kenny Chesney:
“For all of your time, and your heart and your soul…You deserve a lot more than a toast. But, here’s to you…and thanks again. We’ll never forget you, Coach”.

Becky Bishop
Player 99-02

Patti,Deepest sympathy for you and your family. Steve did touch many lives. My girls and I have remembered his contributions and shared memoriest over these past few day. One being of how impressed the kids at Collins were when he visited you in his Reds uniform so many years ago. Wishing you strength this time of loss. The Shively Family

My condolences to Patti and the entire Oliverio family.

John and Melissa Barbato

Patti, I only met you and Steve the one year that Seaver played baseball with Bob and I. But what i remember most was Steve’s passion for the game and the love he had for his children. I wish you happiness in the midst of sadness. May God comfort you…….

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With deepest sympathy, Janet Laycock

Patti & Family,
I offer you my deepest sympathy and prayers on the passing of Steve. May you be comforted with the faith that he is in the loving arms of our awesome God.
Dick Maile

I feel so sorry for i will pray

Steve was my softball coach at BCHS. I loved playing for both Patti and him. He taught me so much, encouraged me and believed in me more than I believed in myself. I’m so sorry Patti, I am praying for you and your family. Sending love, Suzie Smith

May the grace and peace of God lift you up on Eagles Wings. I will never forget our times at the Cyclones games. You are and will ever be a true inspiration. Always,
John Quattrone.

Mr. O was my gym teacher a couple times when his wife was sick and also my health teacher a couple times too, he was always sweet and caring to all students, I’m so sorry for the families loss, he was a nice person and teacher. Pray for you Mrs O, and your family sorry for you loss. He’s in a better place. Love and prayers Jasmine.

No words can express how sorry I am for your loss. I wish I could ease your pain and your suffering but only God and time can heal those wounds. While Steve is our loss here on earth he is a great win for team Heaven. Steve is resting peacefully in the arms of God and reuniting with friends and family who passed before him, he is not alone.
I am happily making a donation to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in Steve’s name.
Love you guys!
Melinda

Prayers and condolences for the family for their loss.

So sorry Patti, we are praying for you and your family. Chris & Regenia

I’m so sorry for the loss of such a great person. Cancer is a horrible thing. God bless you all.

You were such a great leader positive person and one hell of a baseball player. You led a great life and your family and friends here will miss you dearly. May god bless you as you take the stairs to heaven and see those that have left earth before us.

If flowers grow in heaven God Please pick a bunch for me. Place them in Steve’s arms tell him they,re from me
I love him miss him when he turns and smiles place a kiss on his cheek and hold him for a while because remembering him
is easy, when Theres a ache in our hearts because we will miss him everyday when everything is said and done
I will cherish the moments we shared together, playing wallyball, watching red games, playing 7/2 cards on the holidays.
He loved everyone he met in so many ways , especially Patti Seaver Mckell and all the oliverio family . I will miss his jokes,
his stories. Steve Please take care of Uncle Tony Peppe and any of your relatives while your in heaven. And as you reach the stairs
to heaven I know for sure they will have a baseball field in Gold laid our for you. Love you Miss you till we meet again Aunt Chris