Lewis Savage Obituary

Lewis M. Savage passed away on February 7th, 2015 in Los Angeles, CA after a brave and difficult fight with cancer. He leaves behind his bride of 40 years, Joanne; his children Fred, Kala, and Ben; his grandchildren Oliver, Lily, August, and Sonny; and his brother, Henry. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Lew attended New Trier High School, graduated from the University of Denver and recieved his MBA from Loyola University. Lew enjoyed a 40 career in the industrial and commercial real estate industry as a broker, a developer, and an investor in both Chicago and later Los Angeles, where he and his family moved in 1989. He enjoyed his work with the Special Olympics and Jewish Big Brothers of America. He was a piano player, a story teller, a comedian, a dispenser of wisdom, a reader of biographies, and a beginning Spanish student for 27 years. He loved Paul Newman, Bruce Springsteen, Frank Sinatra, his 56 T-Bird that never ran very well, but most of all his family and his beloved Joanne. We're heartbroken Papa, and so sorry you had to leave the party. Donations can be seen to: Lewis M. Savage Memorial Fund c/o Community Relations & Development Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 8700 Beverly Blvd., Suite 2416 Los Angeles, CA 90048 Checks should be made out to: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center with "Lewis M. Savage Memorial Fund" in the memo section.

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Published by Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication on Feb. 23, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Lewis Savage

15 Entries

Joseph and Patricia Neeland

May 17, 2025

Just found out today, Saturday, May 17, 2025 into Sunday, May 18th 2025 who Fred Savage parents are after watching the Princess Bride. I decided to google Actor Fred Savage and read that Lewis and Joanne Savage are Freddie's parents and Kala and Ben are his amazing acting siblings. Also clicked on Lew's bio and read that he past away 10 years ago in 2015. My dad George past away way to young in 2000 st the young age of 49 1/2. Our wholeheartedly prayers and condolences to the entire family and friends of the beautiful Savage Family. May Your husband, father and grandpapa rest in the Nailed Scared Hands of Yeshua Messiah King CHRIST JESUS now and Forevermore!

Love you all,

Mr. & Mrs.
Joseph and Patricia Neeland
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
New England Sunday,
May 18th, 2025 12:14 AM Est

Devorah Tiller

November 20, 2020

Wow! I am now just seeing this. I'm a huge fan of Ben and Fred. I'm so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you all.

Omar

March 19, 2020

I came across this today I the internet because I was remembering my time working at Generations restaurant in Pomona. You with that intricate music player with that 500 cd changer controlled by a Mac you had me troubleshoot and tinker with. You were so funny and such a nice man. The little side projects you had me do for you was fun. All those time you had me run down the street to the printers. What bummer finding out that you passed away. My condolences to Joanne and family. RIP

August 25, 2019

My best to the family of Lewis and especially his brother Henry.
Bill Gordon from Glencoe

Karin Byrum

July 7, 2015

My husband John and I send our condolences to Lew's family and friends. John attended New Trier with Lew and had many marvelous times with him over the years. They re-connected a few years ago by phone and John was so excited to talk to him again. He spent a few hours laughing on the phone with him. RIP Lew.

forever missed

Jeff Wolf

April 14, 2015

My dear friend Lew always had a moment for all. Engaging, loving and the one guy that always had your back. Miss you Lew. Love to Joanne, Fred, Kala, and Ben, and to his loving grandchildren. Gone way to soon.

Jane Rodak

March 19, 2015

Joanne - I don't know if you would remember me, but I knew you and Lew many years ago in Chicago. I worked with Joe Beale and knew Lew thru the real estate business. He was always so kind to me and even invited me to a filming that Freddie was doing here. I was so sorry to hear about Lew's untimely death. What a loss for you and your family! My thoughts and best wishes are with you.
Best - Jane Rodak

Karen Kass

March 3, 2015

Dearest Family,
I'm so very sad to hear such awful news, please accept my condolences,

February 28, 2015

Warmest and heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather. Lillian R. Schiff, Winnetka, Illinois

February 26, 2015

Dear Joanne and All. I just heard to the passing of Lew. A few High Holidays together at Kol Tikvah and a couple fun evenings, was all it took to feel so fond of Lew. Lew was super terrific. He will be missed.
Blessings,
Leslie Lafaro-Robbins
Lance Robbins (Fellow Elvis Fan)

Barry Schiff

February 25, 2015

Condolences to all the family. Congratulations on a great life Lew, very full and accomplished. We shared our wonder years together from Camp Ojibwa in Eagle River, Wisconsin in 1958 in Cabin 9 through 1975 when you moved back to Glencoe from LA in 1975. Rest in peace. Barry Schiff

February 25, 2015

I miss my good friend, Lewis M. Savage after my late sister's sudden death almost 47 years ago He was a good friend of my late sister and my late mother. Now he is gone. Michael Owen of Glencoe, IL

February 24, 2015

My condolences to Joanne, Fred, Kala, Ben and the rest of the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry to have heard of Lew's passing.
Linda Jack

February 23, 2015

I grew up in Glencoe where I first met Lewie. We graduated from Central School and New Trier High School together. In 8th grade he was the first boy I went steady with and still have the ID bracelet he game me for my 13th birthday. I am very sad to learn that a very dear and old friend is gone. He was a great guy. I will keep the memories of Lewie in my heart, and my thoughts and prayers are with Joanne and his children and grandchildren.
Dee Dee Whipple

nancy and jack katz

February 23, 2015

How well we remember ou son Bob"s pal with the twinkle in his eye. He wanted to be a boxer as we recall. This is too sad. We lived across the street from the Savage family

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