
COLONIE – William E. Oliver, III, 56, of Colonie, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2014 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Bill was born in Troy, and lived in the Capital District all his life.
Bill is survived by his wife Carol Oliver; his parents William E. Oliver, II, and Bertha Marie Poole Oliver of Mesa, AZ; his sisters Joyce Sullivan of Lansingburgh, Della Howard of Green Island, Janice Collins (Tim) of Schenectady, Robin Landry (Tom) of Mesa, AZ, and Bonnie Bartholomew (Joe) of Colonie; and by several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Monday morning at 10:00. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Saturday from 2-4 p.m. Interment will be in Memory Gardens, Colonie. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. To leave a message of condolence for the family, send a sympathy card, or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Ralph Renna
I am indeed saddened by the passing of Billy. As young men we were indeed wild at times. There were indeed good and bad memories but nothing that the growing pains of life could not be overcome. Under that gruff exterior there was a good heart. His peace is now with the Lord. Amen