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Michael Savvides Obituary

Michael C. Savvides VIRGINIA BEACH - Michael Charalambous Savvides passed away Nov. 19, 2010 in his home in Virginia Beach. He was born Nov. 2, 1928 in Famagusta, Cyprus. Michael was a watchdog over his businesses and the people around him. He was a faithful Orthodox Christian. Michael was predeceased by his brother, Saveras H. Savvides. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Anthoula P. Savvides; niece, Helen S. Anoia and her husband Richard P. Anoia and their sons, Peter R. and Saveras A.; niece, Antigoni A. Savvides; nephew, Harry H. Savvides and his daughter, Dorothy K. Savvides. He has extended family remaining in Cyprus and London, England. Helen Bensley was his close and caring friend. There will be a Trisagion service today at 6:30 p.m. in H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road Chapel, by the Rev. Fr. Constantine P. Rogakos, Ph.D. Priest. A church service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral by the very Rev. Archimandrite, Ambrose Bitziadis-Bowers, Dean. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to the family at hdoliver.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot from Nov. 20 to Nov. 21, 2010.

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Theodoros Hminas

November 28, 2010

Let God bless his soul

Bernie Kirsch

November 21, 2010

Mike served as a valuable volunteer at Old Dominion University in the mid-eighties and it was my pleasure to meet and know him in that capacity. He was a man of integrity and honor. He will be missed by many.

Vanessa Joyner

November 20, 2010

Helen,Rick, and Antigoni my prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss. Vanessa Lawrence Joyner FCHS Class '76 Luv you, guys!

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