Humbert Oliva had a dream of one day coming to America to discover the opportunities available. At the age of only eighteen his dream became a reality. A hard worker with characteristic determination, he emigrated from Italy and settled in the nation's capitol of Washington D.C. where he learned the ceramic tile and marble trade.
In the mid 1920's Humbert journeyed south to Richmond, Virginia to pursue work. While in Richmond, he met another tile setter, Mr. C. F. Lazzuri, and together they established the firm of Oliva and Lazzuri, Inc. in 1946. Richard A. "Buster" Oliva, Humbert's son, joined his father in the business in June of 1949 learning the trade as a tile setter for numerous locations around the Richmond area and at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.
In the mid 1920's Humbert journeyed south to Richmond, Virginia to pursue work. While in Richmond, he met another tile setter, Mr. C. F. Lazzuri, and together they established the firm of Oliva and Lazzuri, Inc. in 1946. Richard A. "Buster" Oliva, Humbert's son, joined his father in the business in June of 1949 learning the trade as a tile setter for numerous locations around the Richmond area and at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.
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Welcome to Richard A. Oliva & Son Inc, we offer many custom products made from marble, granite, natural stone, and quartz. We are located just off Preston Ave toward downtown Charlottesville, Virginia. We have been happily serving Charlottesville and central Virginia for over 50 years, all the while remaining true to our dedication to consistency, reliability and customer satisfaction.
Richard A. Oliva & Sons, Inc. is a full-service organization located in Charlottesville, Virginia, with a number of specialties. Below we've listed information regarding some of the services we offer. An enduring art that has been admired for countless generations, the carving of marble and stone is an ancient skill that dates back to the beginning of time.
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Christine Reppucci
Apr 14, 2021
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I have for many years enjoyed a marble bathroom countertop that Oliva installed perhaps in 1996. But in the course of the last 3-4 years, I noticed an unsightly brownish-grey stain had appeared. It is symmetrical and in the very front of the bowl. I went by the shop and was courteously served by the women at the counter, She said none of the workmen were available but that sometimes it is possible to do a 'wash'. I left my name and contact info. No one followed up,. That was the first of perhaps 4 or 5 attempts to talk to someone who could help. I have emailed, called and gone to the shop. No response
