Stephen M. Oliveira

Stephen Michael Oliveira, age 73, passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of April 22, 2024, taking the secret of how he got the car stuck between two trees with him. Steve was born on May 18, 1950, in Honolulu, Hi (yes, before it was a state) to Sylvester and Helen (Alencastre) Oliveira. He grew up in Lihue, HI running wild in all those places you see in the movies with his four siblings, Bernice Crowder (Harry), JoAnn Oliveira, Sylvester "Oli" Oliveira Jr (Yolanda), and Georgiana Warner (Michael). He spent 23 years in the Army, retiring as a Sergeant First Class. He then worked in multiple school districts as a teaching assistant for about 20 years before retiring permanently so he could go fishing whenever he wanted. Steve loved hunting, fishing, traveling, being a "W," and spending time with his friends and family. He was an active member in his church and had a strong faith in God. His greatest talent was picking up a beer bottle with only his tongue. He was also a roadie for the Hudson River Bells for many years. He served on the Board of Education for the Coxsackie Athens School District where he infamously tried to quit in the middle of a meeting, but his resignation was rejected. Steve is survived by his wife, Jeanne (Cozzocrea) Oliveira (who married him for his body and Star Wars movies), his children, Stephen Jr (who recorded himself speeding in the truck and left the evidence in the truck) (wife Alexia Vernon), Richard (the one who got a needle in his foot twice) (wife Shelley Coker Oliveira...sorry Shelley), Maureen-Lynn "Molly" (the one who knows how to plan the perfect murder) (fiance Michael Quinn) and Jae (the favorite one who he wanted to come live with him at the hospital), his grandchildren Patience and Kaia, and his many nieces and nephews. He warns them he's still watching. He had many friends in his life and will be missed, although we know he would just ask us what the big deal was. Those who saw it will never forget the Hawaifro. The 80s were... a time. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 3, 2024 from 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. and also on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 P.M.., with a Celebration of Life to be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024 - Star Wars attire encouraged... if you know, you know) starting at 1:00 P.M. Visitations and the Celebration of Life will all be held at the First Reformed Church of Athens , 18 North Church Street, Athens, N.Y., 12015. In lieu of flowers, the family strongly suggests making a donation to The First Reformed Church of Athens, P.O. Box 101, Athens, N.Y., 12015. Arrangements are under the direction of Richards Funeral Home of the Mid-Hudson Valley, Inc., 28 North Vernon Street, Athens, N.Y. 12015. Condolences and memories of Stephen may be shared at www.richardsfuneralhomeinc.net.

Stephen M. Oliveira

May 18, 1950 - April 22, 2024