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DOMINIC J. SAVALA ROCKFORD - Dominic J. Savala of Rockford passed away Saturday, July 13, 2013, in Rockford Memorial Hospital. He was born October 6, 1928, in Freeport , the son of Dominic and Sarah Savala. He attended from West High School. He married Orpha Dull on September 2, 1951, in St. Patrick Church, Rockford. Dominic worked at Standquist Motors as service manager for 48 years and also for the Winnebago County Sheriff Department. He was a member of St. Bernadette Church and also was on The Italian Festa Committee for 25 years. Dominic was an avid hunter, fisherman, gardener, loved to work with cars, a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Survivors include his wife, Orpha; son, Dave Savala of Evergreen, CO; grandchildren, Melissa Gilbertson of St Petersburg, FL and Ashley Gilbertson of Dubuque, IA; brother, Robert Savala of Rockford. Predeceased by his parents and daughter, Nancie Gilbertson in 2012. Memorial Mass at 10 a.m. Friday, July 19, 2013, in St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with Father Ken Stachyra officiating. Visitation from 9 until 9:45 a.m. Friday in the church. Arrangements completed by Fitzgerald Funeral Home Riverside Chapel. Express online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.

Published by Rockford Register Star from Jul. 17 to Jul. 18, 2013.
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Prayers and healing thoughts to Orpha, Dave and the entire Savala family.
With deepest sympathy,
Beth Gleichman and Charlie Englund

beth gleichman

July 19, 2013

Orpha, Please accept our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Linda Kling

July 19, 2013

I"ll miss your stories the most and how you always treated all my family as they were your own. Wish I had lived closer. Your nephew from the wifes side greg.

Gregory Dull

July 18, 2013

You will be greatly missed by all of us who knew you. Your friendly smile, sharp wit, and ready conversation. We will be sadder without you. My sympathies to your family and friends. May the Lord and His angels hold you close and laugh at your jokes.

Bridget Bartlett

July 18, 2013

Dear Orpha:

So very sorry to hear of Dom's passing. Please accept our sincere condolences to you and your family. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

Mike & Mary Ellen Strandquist

Michael Strandquist

July 18, 2013

In memory of a great man!! We will cherish the farm like you did. Miss you lots! Bennett family

July 18, 2013

We knew Dom for such a short time, however it felt like a lifetime. He was a very astounding, caring and loving man. We are honored to have shared our time with him. We will never forget him. Blessings to your family. The Bennett family.

July 18, 2013

Our deepest condolences for your loss. Dom was a good friend to so many and will be missed.

Bob and Mary Meehan

July 18, 2013

My Uncle Dominic was always a mentor to me, and someone I looked up to for advice & help through the many years. Uncle Dom and I shared a passion for cars & mechanical things. He always took the time to share his extensive knowledge with me & help me in any way he could. Uncle Dom was a very positive figure in my life, always fun to be around, and was truly one of the good guy's. I will always have many fond memories of him. Mark Dominic Savala

Mark Savala

July 17, 2013

Deanna Ingram

July 17, 2013

Mr. Savala was one of our very favorite banking customers. It was always great to see him. His stories about classic cars, his family, and identifing silver coins always made me smile. He was one of few people that actual wanted to know "how are you doing today?" It was hard to see his health decline; though, he never let it get the best of him. He will be missed.

Deanna Ingram

July 17, 2013

Orpha n family .We are very sorry to hear about Dominic he was a dear friend. I enjoyed hunting n fishing with him for over 40years.He was also commander of our auxliiary Deputy division of the Winnebago co. Sheriffs dept. He was a great public servant volunteering many hours. He sure will be missed. Our prayers are with you. Ret.Sheriff Don Gasparini

Ret Sheriff Don Gasparini

July 17, 2013

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