Obituary - George Anthony Oliff

Oliff, George Anthony “Doc”, age 86, of Richmond, Virginia passed away peaceful on November 3, 2023 in his home surrounded by his loving family. George was preceded in death by his parents, George Joseph Oliff and Mary Virginia Cavedo Oliff; and son-in-law, Brad Kelly. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Patricia Schaefer Oliff; his children Bryan Oliff (Larisa), Denise Kelly, Carey Taylor (John), and Jennifer Jennette (Les). He was blessed with twelve loving grandchildren Greg Oliff (Emily), Ashley Folmar (Andrew), Carli Simpson (Mason), Blair Scallion (Nick), Jessica Maurer (Tommy), Warren Kelly, Morgan Abel (John), Brooke and Claire Taylor, Luke, Lily and Burke Jennette and eleven great-grandchildren.

George attended Benedictine College Preparatory (class of '55) during which time he met the love of his life, Patricia Schaefer (St. Gertrude’s, class of ’57). He graduated from Belmont Abbey College, Belmont, NC and earned his doctoral degree in Radiology from the Medical College of Virginia. He served as Chief of Radiology at Richmond Memorial Hospital and later practiced at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center and St. Mary’s Hospital. George was a member of the Knights of Columbus, an avid bowler and golfer. He was a loyal servant to others, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother-in-law, colleague and friend.

Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 from 4 pm to 7 pm with a prayer service beginning at 6:30 pm, Bliley’s Central, 3801 Augusta Avenue, Richmond, VA 23230. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 am on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, 9505 Gayton Road, Henrico, VA 23229. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, 1400 S. Randolph Street, Richmond, VA 23220. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Benedictine College Preparatory, 12829 River Road, Richmond, VA 23229 or Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, Human Concerns.