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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Oscar Calvo, 91 years old, born on December 6, 1928, and passed away on July 17, 2020. We will remember him forever.
March 20, 2023
March 20, 2023
Oscar siempre fue un caballero, un señor muy educado, elegante y de buen trato . Siempre sonriente . Lo recordamos con cariño y le deseamos que descanse en paz .
March 19, 2023
March 19, 2023
Papi, Lili y yo te extrañamos. Por fin podras descanzar junto a tu amada esposa. Descanza en paz. 
July 19, 2022
July 19, 2022
I cannot believe that my father has been gone for two years already. Lili and I miss him. 
December 6, 2021
December 6, 2021
We will always remember Oscar as a gentleman, very nice , good manners, and very well behaved man
Excellent father , son and husband
A very nice friend
Always will be remembered .
July 19, 2021
July 19, 2021
Querida familia Calvo,
Estamos con Uds en su dolor. Recordamos a Oscar como a un caballero.
Siempre fue un hombre muy educado.Tenia una personalidad muy agradable y una sonrisa espontánea .Era un placer conversar con èl.
Siempre será recordado.
March 21, 2021
March 21, 2021
Ah, dear Ana Maria, I am so sorry that I had not known your dear father had passed away. Oscar was such as gentleman and always had a smile and a twinkle in his eyes. I am glad you got to share your home with him these past few years, and thank you for sharing him with the neighborhood.
September 24, 2020
September 24, 2020
Dear Ana and family,

 Words could never describe the joy your father would bring to our office. He was more than a delight and a wonderful man- with an equally amazing family. May his spirit and memory forever be eternal. Sincere Condolences,

Dr Valentine and Cindy
September 5, 2020
September 5, 2020
I met your Mom and Dad when I was visiting Puerto Rico back in the early 1990's. I remember them well. I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Oscar. Ana Maria, you took great care of your Papa. He was blessed to spend his last years with you. I am so sorry for your loss Ana Maria.
September 2, 2020
September 2, 2020
I met Ana Maria’s parents on a couple of occasions, and thoroughly enjoyed my visits with them. They were both very gracious and patient with my complete lack of Spanish-speaking skills. I know Oscar best through his daughter’s strength, intelligence and sense of humor. Oscar was in the best of hands under Ana Maria’s love and care. My deepest sympathies to friends and family. 
August 31, 2020
August 31, 2020
Querido Oscar,
Que en paz descanse. Lo vamos a extranar mucho, su amplia sonrisa, su buen sentido de humor, jugar dominos, tomarnos unos vinitos, contar historias de Espana y Cuba. Su integridad y fineza.
Que lindo fue conocerlo y pasar unos ratos inolvidables con el. Su espiritu y recuerdo esta con nosotros.
Oscar siempre vivira en nuestros corazones!!!
August 31, 2020
August 31, 2020
Although I never had the fortune to meet him, I know he was a great man because of the daughter he raised. I’ve known Ana Maria for a long time and her caring, loving personality I’m sure is a reflection of her father. 
My deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends.
August 28, 2020
August 28, 2020
I hope that Tio Oscar is free from pain and happily reunited with his beloved wife, my Tia María. My memories of him go all the way back to when I was five years old and he arrived in the US with Tia María, Ana Maria and Oscarito. He was a very gentle and kind man, always affectionate. I am very glad that my son got to meet him, first when we traveled to Florida, then in New York and finally in Michigan. May he rest in peace.
August 27, 2020
August 27, 2020
We will miss Oscar in our neighborhood. He smiled so easily at everyone and practiced Spanish with us as we stumbled through it. I was honored to know him. Peace and love to all of the family. Bridget
August 27, 2020
August 27, 2020
Ana Maria,

puedo encontrar recuerdos de tu Papa, Oscar, desde las vivencias de mi niñez, allá en Cuba.

Me acuerdo de él como un hombre elegante, afable, calmado, de mucha distinción, y siempre sonriente. Yo era muy joven cuando ustedes se fueron a Puerto Rico y aún así me acuerdo de Oscar caminando con paso alegre por Neptuno (mi Calle), junto a tu Mama, -mi prima María Caridad-, y contigo y tu hermano, dos niños, de las manos.

Siempre reconoceré a Oscar como un gran hombre de familia, de sonrisa muy personal, y palabras aplomadas.

Quiero expresarte mi más sinceras condolencias por tu pérdida y quiero que sepas que siempre recordaré a Oscar con gran cariño.

August 27, 2020
August 27, 2020
Gracias por invitarnos a escribir en este recordatorio para tu papá .
Primero que nada reciban tu , Oscarito y flia y Lili nuestras condolencias por el fallecimiento de tu papá en nombre de toda la familia Fernández .Lamentamos no haber podido estar presente en momentos tan duros .
Conocí a tu papa cuando era novio de María Caridad ,mi prima querida , Era un hombre muy educado ,responsable,jovial ,bien vestido , y con la sonrisa en los labios siempre . Gran conversador.
Le gustaba hablar de sus viajes a España ,que disfrutaba mucho .
Muy amante de su familia ,esposa ,hijos y padres y su nieta .Recuerdo su preocupación con su mamá cuando estaba en Puerto Rico a quien yo visitaba a instancias de el , era muy buen hijo .
Siempre admiré en el su educación , su responsabilidad como esposo ,padre de familia e hijo y su respeto hacia los demás .
No hay muchos hombres con esas condiciones morales hoy en día por eso tenemos que lamentar la pérdida de uno que reúna esas características. Que descanse en paz !
August 24, 2020
August 24, 2020
We weren't able to sit and have a long conversation with big Oscar because we didn't speak Spanish. However, I will say one thing that is universal is the language of love. We could tell the love between him and his wife and children. We were honored to be around him and feel that love. He was sweet, kind, special, strong and a man who enjoyed life. He beamed with pride for his family. We enjoyed being around him! 
August 24, 2020
August 24, 2020
Un vaso de escoces nunca sera igual. / A glass of scotch will never be the same.

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March 20, 2023
March 20, 2023
Oscar siempre fue un caballero, un señor muy educado, elegante y de buen trato . Siempre sonriente . Lo recordamos con cariño y le deseamos que descanse en paz .
March 19, 2023
March 19, 2023
Papi, Lili y yo te extrañamos. Por fin podras descanzar junto a tu amada esposa. Descanza en paz. 
His Life

My father was a great man / Mi Padre fue un gran hombre

August 19, 2020
Cultivo una rosa blanca
en junio como en enero
para el amigo sincero
que me da su mano franca.

Y para el cruel que me arranca
el corazón con que vivo,
cardo ni ortiga cultivo;
cultivo la rosa blanca.
                                                              Jose Marti

I cultivate a white rose
In July as in January
For the sincere friend
Who gives me his hand frankly.

  And for the cruel person who tears out
The heart with which I live,
I cultivate neither nettles nor thorns:
I cultivate a white rose.
                              Jose Marti
My father Oscar Calvo-Oller was a great man. He was gentle and caring and tough as a rock, the bedrock that supported us.

He was dedicated to his family more than anything, responsible, hard worker and an example to his peers.

My father loved life and was kind to everyone he knew.  He enjoyed music and the poetry of Jose Marti.  He loved to laugh and always had a smile on his face.  He was loving and giving, was dependable and a loyal friend.  He was spiritual and had high moral standards.   He loved to travel and celebrate with friends and with my mother he explored many countries in the world.

He was the only child of Gumercindo Calvo native of A Estrada in the region of Galicia, Spain and Josefina Oller native of Havana, Cuba.  He graduated as an Accountant from the University of Havana (1947-1952) where he met my mother Maria Caridad Miyares and where he developed friendships that lasted almost until his death.

While still studying at the University he became Inspector de Municipio.  He then worked at the Tribunal de Cuentas, as an auditor in the firm of Carca, Esteban & Barreneche where he had the opportunity to travel through Cuba and where he solidified his abilities as an accountant, the Capitolio (Havana’s White House), and in the Ayuntamiento comprobador de Municipio (to verify if people had paid taxes, were registered, etc.)

As he worked and studied, he saved to furnish his parents’ apartment.After he had helped his parents, he then married my mother, the love of his life. Soon after their marriage, Castro marched into Havana and their lives were turned upside down.

Because my father was not a member of the Communist party, Castro’s tyrannical ruling was hard to bear.  For five long years he found ways to take care of my brother Oscar, my mother and me, while we waited for our turn to leave Cuba.  Five long years fearful, as were most Cubans, that at any moment a militia man would knock at the door.After leaving Cuba, we settled in Madrid, Spain where he found a good position at an American company but this job was in Puertollano, south of Madrid. He left us every Sunday night and returned on Fridays, a big sacrifice to be away from his family all week, but that is what he needed to do.We returned to the Americas (Puerto Rico) less than a year later to be closer to my mother’s family that resided in New York.For the rest of his life he continued to work hard to provide security for his family.During his last years, he became grandfather to my daughter Lili Alexandra, he enjoyed, loved her dearly, spoiled her and laughed at all her mischiefs.  His whole life was an example of strong family values, good character and hard work.

My brother Oscar and his wife Elizabeth, my daughter Lili Alexandra and I will miss him, and are comforted knowing that he is at peace now enjoying eternal life and the company of my mother whom he greatly missed.

Find the memorial for Maria Miyares de Calvo here:  https://www.forevermissed.com/maria-caridad-miyares-de-calvo/about
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Mi padre Oscar Calvo-Oller fue un gran hombre.  Era cariñoso pero fuerte como una roca, el cimiento que nos sostenia.

Se dedicó a su familia más que nada, y fue trabajador responsable y ejemplo para sus compañeros de trabajo.

Mi padre amaba la vida y fue cariñoso con todos los que conocía.Gozaba de la música y de la poesía de José Martí.Amaba reír y siempre tenía una sonrisa en su rostro.  Era sensible y generoso y un amigo fiel.  Era un hombre moral y espiritual.  Le gustaba viajar y celebrar con amistades y disfrutó de viajes por muchos países con mi mamá.

Fue el único hijo de Gumercindo Calvo, nativo de A Estrada en la región de Galicia, España y Josefina Oller, nativa de La Habana, Cuba.Se graduó de contabilidad de la Universidad de La Habana (1947-1952) donde conoció a mi madre María Caridad Miyares y donde desarrolló amistades que duraron toda la vida.

Siendo estudiante en la Universidad, empezó a trabajar como Inspector de Municipio. Después trabajó en el Tribunal de Cuentas, como auditor en la firma Carca, Esteban & Barreneche, donde solidificó sus habilidades de contador y viajó por toda la isla, luego en el Capitolio y en El Ayuntamiento como comprobador de municipio.

Mientras trabajaba y estudiaba, ahorró para comprarle muebles a sus padres y después de ayudarlos, pudo casarse con mi mamá, el amor de su vida.  Poco tiempo después del matrimonio, Castro marchó hacia La Habana y sus vidas se les viró al revés.

Por no pertenecer al Partido Comunista, la tiranía de Castro fue difícil de soportar.Por cinco años se las arregló para encontrar forma de mantener a mi hermano Oscar, a mi mamá y a mí.  Cinco años temerosos, como muchos cubanos, de que en cualquier momento los milicianos tocaran a la puerta.Después de salir de Cuba, nos establecimos en Madrid, donde encontró un trabajo con una compañía americana con oficinas en Puertollano al sur de Madrid.Salía los domingos por la noche y regresaba los viernes, un gran sacrificio al estar lejos de su familia, pero hizo lo que era necesario.Regresamos a América (Puerto Rico) para estar mas cerca de la familia de mi mamá que vivía en Nueva York.  El resto de su vida continúo trabajando duro para proveer seguridad para su familia.  Durante sus últimos años, se convirtió en abuelo de mi hija Lili Alexandra, la disfrutó, la amó mucho, la mimó y se rió de todas sus travesuras.   Su vida entera fue un ejemplo de grandes valores de familia, buen carácter y trabajo fuerte.

Mi hermano Oscar y su esposa Elizabeth, mi hija Lili y yo lo extrañaremos, pero nos consuela saber que ahora disfruta de la vida eterna en compañía de mi madre a quien extrañó mucho.

Encuentre el memorial de Maria Miyares de Calvo aqui: 
https://www.forevermissed.com/maria-caridad-miyares-de-calvo/about
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Hay cosas que no se olvidan nunca. /Some things you never forget.

August 24, 2020
Uno de mis mas viejos recuerdos de mi Papa es del 19__. Yo era muy nino. Mi Papa se paso la noche entera haciendo fila frente a una tienda en La Habana para comprar una muneca para my hermana y un rifle de aire para mi, para el dia de Los Reyes. Yo no sabia disparar el rifle. Cuando el venia del trabajo el me ensenaba como usarlo. El lo disparaba y yo iba corriendo a recoger las balas. Tenia una roja, una azul, una verde, y una amarilla. Como estaba Cuba en esos momentos y el todavia sabia como hacerme feliz.
     Cuando yo estaba mayor y no sabia que hacer co mi vida, yo le dije que iba a dejar de estudiar la fisica, iba a ser mecanico de aviones. Dejar de estudiar era un cosa que no se hacia en esta familia. El me dijo: "lo que quieras hacer, yo te apoyo". Gracias a el yo e tenido el exito que tengo.
     Yo solo espero que el estubiera tan orgulloso de mi como yo estube de el.
     One of my oldest memories of my Dad is from 19__. I was a little boy. My Dad spent all night in line in front of a store in Havana to buy a doll for my sister and an air rifle for me for Christmas. I did not know how to shoot it. When he would get home from work, he would show me how to use it. He would shoot it and I would go running to pick up the bullets. There was a red one, a blue one a green one and a yellow one. Even as bad as things were in Cuba in those days, he knew how to make me happy.
     As I got older and I did not know what to do with my life, I told him I was going to stop studying physics and was going to be an aircraft mechanic. To stop studying was not  the thing to do in this family. He told me: "Whatever you want to do, I'll support you". I have been very successful thanks to him.
     I only hope he was as proud of me as I was of him.

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