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Richard Savare Obituary
Ocean - Richard "Rich" Thomas Savare, 80, of Ocean Township, passed away at home with his family on February 24, 2021 after a brief, but brave, battle with pancreatic cancer.
He is survived by his loving wife of sixty years, Anne Savare, their five children and their spouses: Rich and Kathy Savare of Oakhurst, NJ, Lauren and David Walsh of Howell, NJ, Matthew and Jodi Savare of Scotch Plains, NJ, Marc and Kristen Savare of Ocean, NJ, and Nicole and Joe Sellitto of Tinton Falls, NJ. He is also survived by nine grandchildren who adored him: Jack Savare, Nicholas Savare, Alexandra Savare, Mia Savare, Michael Savare, Caitlyn Savare, Riley Savare, Charlotte Sellitto, and Isabella Sellitto. Also surviving are his sister, Susan Suozzo and husband Bill Suozzo of Wall Township, NJ, brother-in-law Lawrence Malanga and wife Irene Malanga of West Palm Beach, FL, and brother-in-law Michael Malanga of FL. He also has many nieces and nephews, most of whom live in the Monmouth County area. Rich was predeceased by his parents, Romeo "Jack" and Margaret Savare, and his sister, Paula Berg.
The family will hold a private funeral service due to COVID. For Rich's full obituary please visit his memorial page at www.bongarzonefuneralhome.com
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Jack Bertini
March 3, 2021
So sorry to hear about Rich passing we played little league together when we were 10 or 11 years old. R. I. P.
Doris (Schack) Rowland
February 28, 2021
Sincere sympathy & prayers to the family of Rich. We were classmates at St. Rise High School. Rich always had a smile for all. I remember him also as a Purple Rose basketball player. RIP Rich
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