October 29, 2017

Olivia McKay Minutolo

Wayne

Services

A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 11th at the Preakness Reformed Church, 131 Church Lane, Wayne, NJ.

Olivia McKay Minutolo

March 2, 1941 - Oct 29, 2017

Olivia was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland and spent the first 22 years of her life there. She was the eldest of 4 siblings and took pride in her education. Olivia was one of the few in her neighborhood who did well on the exams which determined whether you go on for further education or prepare for work.

She continued her education until her father’s illness caused him to stop work and caused her to quit school and go to work.

She immigrated to the United States in 1963 as a governess for a family with 3 children in Connecticut. That didn’t last for long and she found herself working in administration. Olivia married Martin McKay, also from Belfast and member of the 1960 Irish Olympic cycling team. She moved into human resources when she was a part-timer at the newly opened Livingston Bamberger’s store. She progressed in human resources and started working at Fortunoffs. They encouraged her and paid her tuition at William Paterson where she received a BS in business management while working part time and raising her family. She continued to grow and worked for Konica Medical and then Merrimac Industries. She was proud of her growth from governess to Director of Human Resources.

Olivia’s brother Samuel predeceased her and her brother James and sister in-law Hilary live in Ballyclaire, Northern Ireland. Her sister Margaret lives in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Olivia has 2 children, Martin and Erica. Erica passed away in 2012 of breast cancer at the age of 40. Martin, his wife Annie and their 2 wonderful children Aidan and Evan whom Olivia adored live in Wayne, NJ.

Olivia married Frank Minutolo and they have been together for the past 22 years as residents of Wayne. She has been an active member of Preakness Reformed Church since 1972.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Preakness Reformed Church, 131 Church Lane, Wayne, NJ 07470 would be appreciated.

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A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 11th at the Preakness Reformed Church, 131 Church Lane, Wayne, NJ.

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