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1967 - 2022

BORN

1967

DIED

2022

JAMES SAVAGE Obituary

SAVAGE, James Loving Son, Brother, Uncle and Loyal Friend to the JJ Foley's (Kingston St.) Family Of Beacon Hill, Boston, formerly of Warrington, UK, passed away suddenly on December 28, 2022 at the age of 55. Jim was a longtime employee of JJ Foley's Bar and Grill Kingston St., he worked with the Foley family for almost 27 years and was so loved by the family along with his friends and many patrons. Jim moved to Boston at the age of 18 where he completed his degree. He had a pushcart in downtown Boston selling to tourists. That is where he met Jim Foley, Sr. and his bar-tending career began. He loved working at Foley's and thought the world of Jimmy and his sons, James and John. Jim loved traveling and had friends worldwide because of his outgoing personality. Even though he grew up in England he was a huge fan of American sports. He was proud of the fact that he visited every baseball stadium in the country, of course, Fenway was his favorite. He was the son of the late Arthur Savage. He leaves behind his mother, Josie Savage, his siblings, Sarah and Paul. He was an amazing uncle to his two nephews, Matt and Rob, they adored him. Goodbye "mate" we loved you.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 14 to Jan. 15, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for JAMES SAVAGE

34 Entries

J Kelly

September 11, 2024

I was a fixture at foleys circa the early 2000s . Jim
Always treated me and my pals
Well . He was a first rate ball buster but i loved him for it and when he wasn´t razzing me , we did have some in depth conversations. I just went by today hoping to see Savage , only to learn he had left us all . And i say that in the collective because he joked and played with us all and we all loved it . My heart broke to learn Jim passed away . He was a love and thorn and sometimes both on the same day ! But we all adored him . Rest in peace .

Bill Clock

June 26, 2024

Just saw this. Only met him once in person but he had a huge impact on my Boston visit. RIP sir.

Bonnie

November 6, 2023

Just heard the awful news this week. We´ll always have JazzFest 2012. See you at the corner of Sauvage & Grand Route St. John.

Cheryl Maggio

August 21, 2023

Absolutely stunned and sadden over just hearing this news, apparently I've been living under a rock! I had been wondering why I had not heard from back you in all these months, to which I came down to JJ's just last evening to see you! James you were such a gent in this world, and I can't believe we will no longer be graced with your presence, wit and intelligence. We never got to the bottom of finding out where our mate Rudolph is! Rudy if your out there and see this please let us know your ok! And I hope where ever you are you can watch over us all, as well as this year's football season, which should be quite an interesting once since Josh McDaniels took head coach position with the Raiders and the smart guy that he is, took James Garoppolo with him!! And oh yeah, Tom Brady officially retired from football again and is now minority owner of the WNBA champions the Las Vegas Aces, and not to mention minority owner of English second-tier soccer team Birmingham England of all things!! Til we meet again my friend!!!!

Jim Kenney

July 12, 2023

You were much more than a great bartender. You were a larger than life welcoming presence who brought many people together that became lifelong friends. I can see you standing @ Heaven´s gates chirping St. Peter & us just like ya did when I´d walk into Foley´s on Kingston Street! Love & miss ya buddy. JK

Mark Cavanagh

June 16, 2023

Loved Jim great person music aficionado he was the BEST!!!

Doug Moore

May 25, 2023

Shocked to hear the news about Jim. Very happy memories in the 80's playing cricket at the 'White House' up Hobb Lane and listening to ZZ Top!

stuart brown

May 4, 2023

Only just heard of this. I was a primary school friend of James , brother Acca and Uncle Terry, and another life long Wire fan. - Stuart

Will

February 8, 2023

A good man! Heart of gold!

Probably posh Paul

February 8, 2023

Such a character. A living example to my American colleagues as to why, having grown up in the north of England, am as I am. Never been so happy to be blatantly insulted for having played rugby union. Rest in peace, Jimmy, rest in peace

Jen M

January 28, 2023

James always remembered every "character" that came into JJ Foleys.. he was always welcoming with a bit of cheekiness. I always enjoyed his stories of his latest travel which he immensely enjoyed. Sad loss of a beautiful human.

John

January 26, 2023

Savage,

You were the best of the best and will be sorely missed.

Brandy Kincaid

January 24, 2023

Savage you will be sorely missed by so many! I´ll never forget meeting you at Foleys and how welcoming you were to out of towners. And then to have you come to Cleveland to visit and catch a baseball game! Love you my friend. May you rest in peace

Keith Dragon

January 23, 2023

I'll miss you... Known you for 10 years or so... One of my favorite bartenders!!! Loved your sense of humor and musical knowledge!!!

Keith and Rhonda Dragon

Planted Trees

Paul male

January 23, 2023

Paul male

January 23, 2023

Paul male

January 23, 2023

Paul male

January 23, 2023

Very sad to see the passing of the best bartender I knew - we had a common interest in Rugby League - I am from Leeds and our office back door let out into JJFoleys parking lot - Jimmy was a great guy and our UnionvLeague and Yorkshire v Lancashire banter was always in fun- will miss his gregarious personality and sharpe wit - all I can say Jim is a great Thank you for all the fun we had with you and John, Dana and Jim -RIP my friend

Mick Skidmore

January 23, 2023

It is so sad that Jim passed away. My wife Nancy and I always enjoyed our visits to JJ Foley's and Jim's quick wit and spicy rapport, even if he used rag on me for being a Cockney. We always talked about music and how lucky we are for having moved to the US. Jim will be sadly missed and a vist to the excellent Foley's will never be quite the same again.

Cheers mate, rest in peace

Neil Dowson

January 17, 2023

Such a shock and so sad. Will miss Jim's trips home to Warrington and our chats on rugby league and The Wire.
He was such a loyalty supporter of The Wire and a great guy who will be missed.

John Foley

January 15, 2023

The best coworker and friend I could´ve ever asked for! Miss you sav

Bill

January 14, 2023

I'm sure I'm not the only one from "Mayberry"...Jim made me laugh at ourselves and with him and touched so many patrons of jj Foley. BEST bartender of all but even a better person. Miss you jim..RIP Bill Cronin

Chris

January 13, 2023

Can't say enough about what a true gentleman Jim Savage was.

As a fellow UK expat, he made me feel at ease, brought a touch of humor to my day and the world has lost one of it's best.

Rest in Peace, Jim.

Matt Lee

January 13, 2023

It doesn’t make sense. You’ve left way before you had enough fun.

David

January 13, 2023

Met Jim through his cousin in 2015. He brought us on a night out and was an absolute gent, buying us dinner. Loved his Irish roots. RIP Jim, David and Taryn, Mayo , Ireland

Frank Dawson

January 13, 2023

Jim you were the "Best" without a doubt! Fond memories of our NOLA coincidences, twice! Rest In Peace my friend!

Frank Dawson

Annmarie :)

January 13, 2023

Gonna miss you big time! R.I.P.!

Paula Weinberger

January 13, 2023

I have so many wonderful memories of Savage at Foleys. My condolences to his family in England and his JJ Foleys' family.

Olly

January 13, 2023

I will miss you dearly, Jim. You were a huge part of my life for 20+ years. Rest In Peace my friend. I remember I asked you to take this picture of my last visit and you said NO! Haha. Won’t be the same without you brother.