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Patrick Savage Obituary
Newburgh, IN
Patrick G. Savage, 74, passed away July 22, 2018. He was born in Evergreen Park, IL, on February 7, 1944 to the late William and Margaret (Bennett) Savage.
Patrick served in the Navy for 8 years on the USS Intrepid. He then worked for the Chicago Police Department for 31 years. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion, VFW, and the RCPA – Retired Chicago Police Association. Patrick was the co-chair of the Four Freedoms Veterans Parade for several years and was a volunteer and board member of Honor Flight of Southern Indiana. He moved to Newburgh in 2005. Patrick was a wonderful man, smart, funny, loving, irreverent, and a great friend. We will miss him. The family ask that you all STOP SMOKING NOW.
He is preceded in death by his first wife, Haya Marie (Bosky).
Patrick is survived by his wife, Eleanor Savage; brother, Bill Savage; sister, Kathy Savage; 2 nieces, Anne Watkins (Mark), Chris Yore (Eric); 1 nephew, Bill Sawkiw; great nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at Alexander Newburgh Chapel, 5333 State Road 261, officiated by Carrie Hatchett. Friends may visit from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, July 27, 2108 at the funeral home and on Saturday from 10:00 AM until service time at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Honor Flight of Southern Indiana or Wesselman Woods Nature Center.
Condolences may be made online at AlexanderNewburghChapel.com.
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Sponsored by Alexander Funeral Home-Newburgh Chapel.
Joe Joyce
January 15, 2020
It is unfortunate that I just heard of Pat's passing
when accessing data on Honor Flights.
Pat and I were friends long ago and I met him through his brother Bill. He was faithful to all veterans and ran the 'Vet's Club' near Taylor St in
Chicago.
This is a great loss to the veteran community.
Joe Joyce
Member VVA #1041
Stuart, FL
July 28, 2018
Dear Eleanor, We are so sorry to hear of Pat's passing. We were looking forward to seeing both of you at the reunion. We will always remember being your guests at a fantastic restaurant in a suburb of Chicago. Great memories! Gene & Jean
July 27, 2018
Prayers and condolences to the family.
Bob & Judy Brieske
VVA 209 & 242
~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain
July 26, 2018
Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Pat will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 12 AUG, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]
Ronald Pasko
July 25, 2018
To the family of Pat Savage I am very sorry for your loss.
Roger McGill
July 25, 2018
To all the family of Pat Savage we are very sorry for your loss. Pat was a Great guy, he worked with us on the Chicago Vietnam Veterans WELCOME PARADE here in Chicago in 1986. He worked very had on that for sure.
He was also a member of VVA Chapter #242 Chicago, NW side. He also lived in the next block North of me here on the NW side before he and his wife sold the house and moved to IN.
I will let the VVA Chapter #242 Members know of his passing.
God Bless all of you.
Bill Lawrence
July 24, 2018
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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