Philip O. Olano

Philip O. Olano, 58, of Waterloo, IL, died September 22, 2026, in Waterloo, IL. He was born May 5, 1968, in Buffalo, NY.

He is survived by his son Nathan Olano; Father Omar R. Olano and step mother Diane Olano; sisters Anne (Jim) Walsh, Barb (Rob) Thomas, and Marta Olano (TJ Jarvis); nieces and nephews Elizabeth Minardi (Michael); Megan Dyer (Dan); Randy Thomas; Joseph Thomas; Carla Cox (Brien); Lindsey Penfold; Ashley Hollenberg; and many great nieces and nephews that he loved so much.

Philip was preceded in death by his mother Barbara H. Montero, step father Tom Soucy, and nephew Mikey "Big Guy" Surrisi.

Phil was a real estate photography inspector and worked with numerous banks and insurance companies in Florida, Missouri and Illinois.

He went deep sea fishing in Florida many times, something he loved and enjoyed tremendously specially during his residence in Miami and Hallandale Beach Florida where he lived for about 5 years.

Known for his joking personality, he was lovingly known as Uncle Phil for the many nieces and nephews that he loved and enjoyed. Also, he was Great Uncle to numerous great-nieces and great-nephews that he loved to babysit and take on trips to Disney World and the beach in Florida. 

Phil was a great cook and bread baker and loved to grill and barbecue quite often for his family.

As an expression of sympathy the family prefers memorial contributions to:
American Cancer Society

Memorial Visitation:
10 AM to 11 AM Friday, October 9, 2026 at Hope Christian Church in Columbia, IL

Memorial Service:
11 AM Friday, October 9, 2026 at Hope Christian Church in Columbia, IL
     Pastor Shane Adkisson, Officiating