She was born on May 8, 1931, in Astoria to Joseph and Emma Hauger. She attended the School of Industrial Arts ('49) and NYIT ('77), where she earned a Bachelor's in Fine Arts and graduated Cum Laude.
Emmy Lou is predeceased by her husband of 70 years, Joseph Oliva, Sr., her brother, Joseph Hauger, Jr., and her grandson, Joseph T. Oliva. She is survived by her three children, Joseph Oliva, Jr. (Theresa), Estelle Scarpinato (Emanuel), Dianne Oliva Cobb, her grandchildren, Danielle Dieterich (Shaun), Amanda Lazzinnaro (Massimo), and Michael Oliva, and was blessed with four adoring great-grandsons.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Joseph T. Oliva Memorial Scholarship, 7 Spruce Lane, Syosset, NY 11791, in memory of her grandson, Joey.
A visitation will be held at Beney Funeral Home, located at 79 Berry Hill Road, Syosset, NY 11791, on July 16, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Interment will take place at Nassau Knolls Cemetery, located at 500 Port Washington Blvd, Port Washington, NY 11050, on July 17, 2025.
