Woodstock, Vermont

Oliver D. Wittasek, 95, of Woodstock VT, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, where he lived with his family for the past 48 years.

Oliver was born in Rijeka of Italian and Croatian parents, he is predeceased by his father Carlo Dragutin Wittasek, and his mother Maria Kamalich. He was also predeceased by his brother Svebor, and his stepmother, Maria Wittasek. Oliver grew up under the care of his maternal grandmother, his Nonna. His first opportunity for an education was at an orphanage near Milano. His later education was overseen by his father, higher educational opportunities followed including the ones which brought him to the U.S.A., in the Department of Meteorology, University of Chicago, and then the school of the Art Institute of Chicago. One of his proudest accomplishments, however, was becoming a naturalized citizen of the U.S.A. in October 1969. His first job in Vermont was at the former "School of International Affairs" in South Royalton. After that he was employed at the Woodstock Inn for many years as a sommelier, but the consuming passion of his life (after his family) was working in his pottery studio and offering free lessons and God's love to all who would come.

Oliver is survived by his wife of 55 years Patricia of Woodstock, his two sons, Matthew of Colorado Springs CO, and Nathan of Los Angeles CA. As well as his four precious grandchildren, Elizabeth, Elija, and Sarah of Colorado and Zev of California. Also surviving are his two beloved "daughter's in love", Meshial Wittasek and Raven Kauffman. He is also survived by his loving brother is law, Robert Brinkley and Robert's wife Brenda of Virginia. Nieces, Samantha Campisi and her family, Maria Wilcox and her husband Jeff, Nephews Brian and Kevin Moore, and many grandnieces and nephews.

Close family friends, neighbors, and church family will all bid him farewell on Saturday July 17 at a memorial service at Crosspoint Church, 11am, 45 Buckingham Place, Lebanon NH. A reception will follow.

Memorial Donation Suggestions; Compassion International, 12290 Voyager Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80921

Arrangements are under the care of Cabot Funeral Home of Woodstock VT. An online guest book can be found at cabotfh.com