Sam Savia
July 28, 1926 ~ December 9, 2011
Sam Savia died peacefully in his home surrounded by family. Born in
Vienna, VA, he had a strong commitment and connection to the town and his family
and friends there. He was a 70 year volunteer for the Vienna Fire Department, an
over 50 year member of the Vienna Host Lion's Club, an integral part in the
beginning days of Vienna Little League baseball where he managed and umpired for
many years, and an active member and usher for St. Mark's church. He had a
kind, generous and easy spirit. He will be dearly missed by the many his life
touched.
He was preceded in death by his son, David Savia, sister Esther Moreland and
brothers Phillip and Alfred. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years,
Gertrude Savia, his daughters Lynn Perkins and husband David of Burke, VA , Karen
Savia of Richmond, VA, and Mary Savia of Fairfax City, VA. He is also survived
by his sister, Antoinette Lynch, nieces, nephews and many friends. In lieu of
flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Vienna Volunteer Fire department
or Evercare Hospice.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Vienna, VA, he had a strong commitment and connection to the town and his family
and friends there. He was a 70 year volunteer for the Vienna Fire Department, an
over 50 year member of the Vienna Host Lion's Club, an integral part in the
beginning days of Vienna Little League baseball where he managed and umpired for
many years, and an active member and usher for St. Mark's church. He had a
kind, generous and easy spirit. He will be dearly missed by the many his life
touched.
He was preceded in death by his son, David Savia, sister Esther Moreland and
brothers Phillip and Alfred. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years,
Gertrude Savia, his daughters Lynn Perkins and husband David of Burke, VA , Karen
Savia of Richmond, VA, and Mary Savia of Fairfax City, VA. He is also survived
by his sister, Antoinette Lynch, nieces, nephews and many friends. In lieu of
flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Vienna Volunteer Fire department
or Evercare Hospice.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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God bless you all at this time. All my life I learned from Mr. Savia how to be kind and calm. He was a truly special and amazing man and I know my beloved Dad was at the gates of heaven to greet him and they are still serving as they did together all their lives.
Mrs. Savia, Lynn, Karen, Mary and family: I am really sorry to hear of Mr. Savia’s passing. Such a great loss. He was so kind and gentle and never a harsh word to people he would meet. I truly enjoy knowing him over the years and am happy to have seen him in Vienna over the 4th of July. He will be missed by many many people. He was loved by everyone in the Vienna community and by the people from OLGC and St. Marks church. I hope over the next few days the memories you share help turn the sadness into warm felt laughter. Take care and God Bless you all. Patty Payne Friend and Plum Street Neighbor
Dear Mary and Family ~ I am so sorry about your loss~ May you find comfort in each other & in the beautiful memories you hold dear & share together. And may you feel the love of all of your friends & family now and in the days to come. My thoughts and prayers are with you; I know God’s blessings are with you. Love, Doug and Kathy Rogers
Dearest Karen and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless and comfort you all during this difficult time. I hope that the love & prayers of your family & friends will help you through the days ahead. Sincerely, Tanya
Karen, I’m very sorry for your loss.
For the Savia Family, I am very saddened to hear of Mr. Savia’s passing and my prayers and condolences reach out to all of you. It wasnt that long ago that I saw him at my uncles funeral in Vienna…John Haslam! We talked for a bit and as always I left with the impression that I felt as a kid…one of, if not the warmest most genuine CLASS act people I have ever met! His passing leaves a huge void for countless people but none more than his family who he loved and cherished so much! RIP Mr. Savia….say hello to my Uncle John!
Mary and Family, I was very saddened to hear of your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Sam Savia was a wonderful man. I am sure my dad was there to welcome him into heaven! The Purcells will be praying for Gert and the Savia family in this very difficult time.
I was very saddened to read of the passing away of Sam Savia. I grew up in Vienna(Dogwood Street) so we were neighbors for many many years. My prayers and thoughts are with the entire Savia Family for their loss. Sincerely, Pam Anderson “If one lives in the hearts he or she has left behind then one never dies”
My father and Sam were great friends for many years. I know he will miss him so much.
I am so sad to hear of your loss. This is an anniversary for loss in our family as well. Another Vienna icon has left us but.. My mother Helene, my brother Fred… and my husband Geoff all welcome Sam….God Bless the Savia family. Trina (Borsa) Weir
Dear Savia Family: I am so sorry for the great loss of your Father, Sam.He was a very kind man,and very loving.even in his voice, you could hear his love,and kindness and concern for you! Not many people can say they have that gift!He did! He was a great friend to my Dad, Oscar Sessions,and they chummed around a lot, playing golf,and having fun with each other. He was always very concerned for my Dad,and he was always there for him, in his later years. I went to school, and know the Savia kids. They are all like Sam, kind and fair,and caring! May God Bless all of you at this time of loss,and know, how blessed you were to have him, be your Dad! Much Love, Nancy M. Sessions 0,XI would of been with you all, but I have broncitis badly.
My wife are I were truly saddened when we were informed of Sam’s passing. He gave so much to our community and we feel privileged to have known him. Your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. There will never be another one like Sam. God Bless!
Please know that your friends share your loss. Sam will always be remembered for the “Gentleman” that he was. An end of an era. Agape
There was never a time in my life when I didn’t know Mr. Savia (I can no more call him Sam than I could have called my father Bob). From my earliest memories of the fire department, through playing ball with him calling the plate or the bases, and later as a member of the fire department, I don’t believe I ever heard him raise his voice. He was one of the finest gentlemen that I have ever met. I am sorry for your loss and the loss to the community. Rowland Hancock