John Savant

I just found out about Mr. Savant´s passing. My deepest condolences to his family. I grew up in a very small town called Loleta in Northern California. Mr. Savant was a teacher there, it was in the 1950´s. I did not have him as a teacher but the school was small and all the students knew all the teachers. I was in the 3rd grade at that time. Years later I married, moved to San Rafael and our oldest son entered school. Our youngest son entered pre-school. I was one of three mothers...

John was my teacher in college --my favorite. One quote he shared I to which I often refer: We may not know the answers, but we can trust in the answerer. What a wonderful loving man. I'm grateful to the many ways we shared time while he was with us.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. I met John In 1991 upon entering Dominican College now known as Dominican University. I attended each English class he taught and enjoyed each of his lectures. He was also my adviser. He inspired me to write poetry and children´s stories. He encouraged to be the best I could do in writing. He was sweet, kind and funny. I will always cherish the...

I was sorry to recently read in The Torch about John Savant's passing. Professor Savant was my poetry professor, thesis advisor, and the advisor for Domincan's literary magazine during the time I served as one of its editors. He had an immensely positive impact on my experience at Dominican College (Class of 1995). It was John Savant who encouraged me to explore poetry and public reading. But mostly, Professor Savant taught us all how impactful just a few strung together words can be.

To Carol Anne and John's family, John was a great man, I knew him as a fellow parishioner at St Raphael's Church. He gave Lenten reflections on Good Friday that were inspiring, full-bodied and challenging! I am sorry to hear about his passing. My heart goes out to John's family.

Mr. Savant was my favorite professor at Dominican.
Although in later years when we'd meet he told me to call him "John" I found it hard to do so, but I did, as I held him with so
much love and respect. His faith, his humor, his amazing use of
the English language remain with me. He demonstrated so much love and devotion to his family to whom I offer my most
heartfelt condolences. I too will miss him.

I hold fond academic memories of Dr. Savant. He was my English teacher Fresman year at Dominican College. He was indeed passionate about the classics and poetry. My thoughts and prayers are with all his family, including nephew Mark Savant whom I taught at St. Monica's.

Susan Cecconi Jacoli