Oliver E. Libman

Born in Chicago on July 22, 1922, he lived in that area until relocating to NC in 2011.

Oliver lived a long, amazing life full of love, adventure, and success. From the battlefields of WWII to the labs of Gilette, his smile and humor made his 5’5” statue much bigger in presence.

Through all his years earthside, family always remained his priority. He married the love of his life, Philomena, in 1951 and celebrated life every day with her (even though they could never agree on how many years they had been married). He enjoyed cooking five-course breakfasts and spent countless hours hanging out at parks and pools so that his grandkids could play (and he could finish his latest book).

He was the beloved husband of the late Philomena Libman; loving Pops of Claudia (Mike) Thompson and Andrew (Marie) Libman; loving brother of the late Robert (Florence) Libman and Henry (Charlotte) Libman; grandfather to five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; son of the late, Felix and Martha Libman.

The family would like to thank the staff at Sunrise Senior Living of Cary who took great care of him in his final days. And to all his friends that shared in his final hands of poker.

For all those who would like to celebrate a life well lived, visitation will be held at Apex Funeral Home on Monday, February 5 at 10am followed by a service at Wake Memorial Park mausoleum.

Family asks that, rather than flowers, in honor of Oliver’s dedication to those less fortunate that you donate to St. Jude's Hospital or Southern Poverty Law Center.