Gary E. Savarese

Savarese, Gary E.
St Augustine, FL: Age 64, passed away Friday, December 7, 2007 at home, following a courageous two-year battle with brain cancer. Gary was born January 31, 1943, in Denville, NJ, the son of the late Romeo & Jean Savarese. He graduated from the University of Dayton, and earned an MBA from Michigan State.
He was a business manager for Eastman Kodak Company in Rochester, New York, retiring after 34 years of dedicated service. He and wife, Cathy, relocated to St Augustine in 2002.
In retirement, Gary found great joy in serving the patrons at the Southeast Branch of the St. Johns County Library. He loved his time there and his library family became very dear to him.
Gary was first and foremost a family man. He was a thoughtful, loving and caring husband, devoted father and grandfather, faithful brother and a true and selfless friend to many people. His memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Cathy Savarese, of St. Augustine; son, Mark Savarese of Stevenson, WA; daughter, Jaime (Tommy) Foran. Hopatcong, NJ; one brother, William Savarese, Prescott, AZ; two grandchildren, Jacob & Ava Grace Foran; his oldest and dearest friend, David (Carol) Vigren, Middlesex, New York; a large extended family; and many wonderful friends and neighbors.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Gary Savarese, Jr.
A memorial service will be held at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007, at St Anastasia Catholic Church with The Rev. D. Terrence Morgan officiating.
The family is truly grateful for the wonderful care given by Community Hospice of NE Florida and in lieu of flowers they would appreciate donations in his memory be made to Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32257
Arrangements are under the care of Craig Funeral Home. Please sign Mr. Savarese's online guest book at www.craigfuneralhome.com.