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Italo Savaglio Obituary

Italo R. Savaglio, 78, of Harrisburg, PA passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 6, 1934 in Marano Marchesato, Italy; he was the son of Antonio and Antonietta Savaglio. He came to America in 1968 arriving in Chicago and then settling in Harrisburg, PA shortly thereafter. He owned Savaglio's for Men a Clothing Store in downtown Harrisburg for which he was a Tailor, offering his services to prominent Pennsylvania officials. He was known by all to be friendly and energetic but the thing he was the most proud of was his family. He is survived by his wife Elena, his children Antonio, Francesco, Italo and Gabriella and their spouses as well as his grandchildren: Anastacia, John, Dominic, Marisa, Ava, Victor, Anthony, Romolo and Elena. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 1:00 PM at St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church, 4000 Derry Street, Harrisburg, PA 17111. Interment will be immediately following at Rolling Green Cemetery, 1811 Carlisle Rd., Camp Hill, PA. Viewing will be from 12:00 PM to time of service in his church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, PO Box 4072, Pitsfield MA 01202 or St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church.
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Published by Patriot-News on Mar. 30, 2013.
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Thoughts and prayers to the family and for Mr. Savaglio.

Doreen (Hultzapple) King

April 29, 2013

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We are so very sorry for your loss.

Angie & Bernie Strackhou

April 7, 2013

Dear Savaglio Family
Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers and we are here for you.
Sincerely
Renate Grim
Rolling Green Cemetery

April 3, 2013

To the entire Savaglio famiglia, may pleasant memories ease your sorrows. May God bless you all.

Sam Marsico

April 3, 2013

Tony, Frank, Italo and family, we are thinking of you all. He was such a nice man. We will miss seeing him driving in his signature hat.

Missy and Rob Porter

April 2, 2013

Italo and Gabby, we will keep you and your family in my prayers in these trying times.

Robert/Bernadette Hendrix

April 1, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Savaglio family and friends. May God bless each and everyone.

Pete Bealing

March 31, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Wishing you the peace that comes with knowing that Pops is in heaven with our Heavenly Father

Neill and Lisa Swenson

March 29, 2013

We love you POPS! I know I will see you again, someday. Heaven now has the best tailor around.

Jim Green

March 29, 2013

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