William M. Olive

William Matthew Olive, age 78 of Hammonton, NJ passed away Friday, April 14, 2023.

Bill was born in Hammonton and graduated from Hammonton High School in 1962. He worked in shipping and receiving for W.B. Kessler Clothing for 15 years and retired after 29 years at Tropicana Casino as a Floor Supervisor. He was a eucharistic minister for the St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish and was the best Italian fingers player in Hammonton.

He is predeceased by his parents Angelo and Angelina A. (nee Calabria) Olive and his son Robert “Bobby” Olive.

Bill is survived by his loving wife Janice Olive (nee Santilli), son William A. Olive (Amanda), brother Angelo “ Sonny” Olive sisters Marie Olive and Patricia Perna (Ralph). He is the loving grandfather of Lilygrace, Damien, Zeppelin, November, and Ever Olive. Daughter-in-law Jeanne Olive.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing April 19, 2023 from 9:30-11:30am at the Marinella Funeral Home 102 N. Third St. Hammonton, NJ 08037. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00pm at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish St. Joseph Church, corner of Third and French Sts. Hammonton, NJ. Private burial will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 www.stjude.org/donate