BIOGRAPHY

Primo Olivieri was born in São Paulo City, São Paulo, Brazil, on 7 March 1914. His father was of Italian descent, while his mother was born in Italy. He worked as an aviation mechanic and received a Medal of Honor for his service from the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). He also contributed to the maintenance of planes that were utilized during the Second World War. He was tasked with overseeing the maintenance of all engines that powered the flights at VASP, a Brazilian airline.

Olivieri has been experiencing hearing problems for many years, dating back to the period when he worked in aviation. During that time, he did not have access to ear protection devices, resulting in significant damage to his hearing.

Olivieri currently lives in Ibirá, São Paulo, Brazil.

RECOGNITION

His age was validated by Filipe Lopes and Gabriel Ainsworth, and validated by LongeviQuest América on 21 July 2023.

ATTRIBUTION

* “Prefeitura de Ibirá realiza evento em comemoração ao Dia dos Pais” – Câmara Municipal de Adolfo, August 2017

* “Aos 109 anos ex-mecânico de aviões recupera audição após décadas” – Hören Aparelhos Auditivos, 10 October 2023

* “Uma emocionante saga de superação” – Hören Aparelhos Auditivos, 13 November 2023

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