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Nickolas Savko Obituary

SAVKO Nickolas M. Savko, age 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family and friends. He was born October 23, 1919 in Wendel, West Virginia. Chairman of Nickolas Savko & Sons, Inc. Founder of Savko Bros. Inc. 1946 at 747 E. Fifth Ave in the St. Clair Avenue neighborhood. He is preceded in death by parents, Michael and Mary Savko, stepmother Rose, sister Elizabeth Burich brothers, Michael, George, Charley and Andy. Survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Gilda; daughters, Victoria Savko, M. Angela Savko; sons, Stephen (Mona), Martin (Alisa); nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; and sister, Mary Souch. Veteran US Army 2nd World War, China - Burma - India - Africa Theaters where he was awarded two Bronze stars. Nick was a 4th degree Knight of Columbus and Knight of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. He was a member of the Italian American War Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Abruzzi Club, Guild Athletic Club and a founding member of Columbus Home Builders Association (BIA). He dedicated years of devoted service to St. John the Baptist Italian Festival. Nick was personally instrumental with the development of Catholic High Schools and their Athletic Sports programs, especially the early years of Bishop Watterson football. Nick's energy and kindness for mankind will be missed and he will never be forgotten by the thousands of children he visited as Santa Claus. Friends may call SUNDAY, January 4, 2009 at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. 5th Avenue, from 2-8 p.m. with the Rosary at 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. on MONDAY, January 5, 2009 at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 1899 McCoy Road (corner of Reed Road and McCoy Road), Rev. Fr. William A. Metzger, Celebrant. Private family entombment at the St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may contribute in memory of Nick to the Columbus Alzheimer Initiative, P.O. Box 20213, Columbus, Ohio 43220-2590 or The Savko Foundation at St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church, 720 Hamlet Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215-1534. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 2 to Jan. 3, 2009.

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Debra Yates-Gibbons

January 11, 2009

My condolences to the family. So sorry for your loss.

Louis Bando

January 8, 2009

Dear Steve and Marty, Sorry to hear of your loss. I'm sure he's in a club with a lot of old buddies that's special. He was always kind to me whenever we crossed paths and I'll always cherish his friendship with my family. Sincerely. Lou Bando

tina and Kim elsea

January 7, 2009

Dear Marty and Lisa, heard of Nicks' passing when I was in Florida and I am so thankful that I got back in time to attend the funeral mass. The wods of Father Romano were so well said and I hope we will allways think of death in that respect. May all the beautiful memories keep him alive forever. He was a wonderful man with a huge heart. Will never forget when we first moved from the small place to the bigger location and Nick arriving with baskets of tomatoes or the time when you and Lisa got engaged and it was the coldest night of the year. You were eating at the restaurant and our pipes froze at home.......and yes it was you Marty and your dad who came right over to help. Nick coming to see our girls at home dressed as Santa. will never forget it.....he got some much pleasure out of bringing a smile to others....what a wonderful person... and you Marty are so blessed to have the same qualities as your dad. We love you guys and please give our love to the whole family.

Ray Zanon

January 5, 2009

Dear Marty and Steve,

I was greatly saddened to hear of your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy. During my all to brief tenure at Savko and Sons I developed a great respect for Nick. He reminded me a great deal of my own grandfather. May Nick's spirit live on at Savko and Sons. God Bless you and your families.

Skip and Bob Weiler

January 5, 2009

Steve and Marty:
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your dad. He was one of the pioneers in the real estate development field and I know he'll be missed by not only his family but his countless friends. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Roger Ballinger

January 5, 2009

My heartfelt condolances to the Savko family. I have worked in and around the Columbus area for 40 years and for 40 years the name "Savko" has been at the forefront of the construction industry. Nick based his life and his company on family. What a wonderful role model he has been for so many others.

Geotechnical Consultants, Inc.

January 5, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Ernie Kirk

January 5, 2009

We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the Savko family. Mr. Savko was a pioneer in his field and will be remembered by all of us.

Stantec Construction Services and Surveying Department

Bernadette OReilly

January 4, 2009

Our sincere sympathy to Marty & Alisa, and your family.

Love, Bernadette & Pat O'Reilly

roger channell

January 4, 2009

Dear Marty I am so sorry. And my thoughts are with you.

Phil Fenner

January 4, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Mike ( RCC) Nichols

January 4, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with your famly at this time.

Dale & Pamela Collins

January 4, 2009

Gilda and family,I think of Nick often,he was a person I will never forget.Our thoughts are with you.

January 3, 2009

We met Nick through my wife's sister (Kate Orr who lived on Kenny RD) not far from Nick and his wife, we are sorry to hear of his passing.
Bob & Myrtle Harris,
London, OH & Venice, Fl.

Joanne Kuhn

January 3, 2009

Dear Gilda, I am so sorry to read of Nick's passing. He was always so friendly to my husband and me, as were you. Hopefully you'll remember us. Nick and Charlie were instrumental in helping to boost my brother-in-law (Jack Kuhn) into the construction business so many years ago. Actually my husband, Tom Kuhn, worked for Nick a couple of weeks when he was home on leave from the Army back in the early 50's. Tom went on to be an electrician and is still telling the story about never having worked so hard in all his life those couple of weeks.

Gilda, my family and I were your neighbors back in the 40's down in Milo. We lived just across the street from your family on Sidney St. My name was Foreman, my mother was Ethel Foreman who later married Bud Fisher. Ethel is the sister to the three Maddix boys, Wayne, Ray and Webb, all deceased. Do you remember?

I can well remember you, your mother, your sisters, and brother as you were just old enough to be dating while I was admiring you girls and hoping I would look half as good when I was old enough to date.

I e-mailed Nick's obituary to my aunt, Midge Lay who was married to my uncle, Wayne Maddix. We both live in Bonita Springs, Florida these days and she asks about you every now and then. (Tom and I are "snowbirds" dividing our time between Powell and Bonita Springs.)

Our prayers will be with you and your family during this most unhappy time. Sincerely, Joanne Foreman Kuhn

Saint Charles Preparatory School Columbus, Ohio

January 2, 2009

The Saint Charles Preparatory School community extends its deepest sympathies to the entire Savko Family. What a wonderful obituary to honor this fine father, patriot, benefactor and friend. The alcove and beautiful statues of Saint Joseph and the Blessed Virgin Mary leading into the student commons at Saint Charles are dedicated in Nick and Gilda's honor. Mr. Savko leaves a tremendous legacy and will be sorely missed. May he rest in peace.

John & Susan Sedlock

January 2, 2009

Steve, Sorry to hear of your fathers' passing. I remember Nick well. He was one of the first people I met when I came to Dublin. I will always remember his superb assistance back in the mid-seventies or so, when one of his employees became trapped in a piece of heavy equipment. Please accept our deepest condolences. John (retired Washington Township F.D.) and Susan (retired Dublin Police) Sedlock

Miriam Cahill-Higgins

January 2, 2009

My condolences to the Savko family.
Mr. Savko's generosity helped me to become a nurse many years ago and I have always been grateful.

Phil Parkinson

January 2, 2009

So sorry to hear of Nick's passing. Polly Scurlock called and put a message onmy answering service as I have been in the hospital in Pgh, so I won't be able to attend the viewing and/or funeral. Anyhow Nick was related to us through my Mother who was his Aunt Helen Parkinson. Everytime I saw Nick over the years he was always so kind and made me feel like a member of the family. Deepest Sympathies, Phil Parkinson and family.

Bob & Michele Thompson

January 2, 2009

To the Savko Family.

Nick was a great man who left a lot of us with good memories. Our prayers are with you.

The Thompson's

Carmella Fabrizio Hayes

January 2, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

barbara barry

January 2, 2009

To alll the Savko's:

Here's to the best Santa and a dear man!
Hope he is already listening to dad's jokes!
Thanks for the memories.
Barbara Barry

Chuck and Patsy Swick

January 2, 2009

We just read about Nick's passing and want
you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are here if you need anything.

Chuck and Patsy

January 2, 2009

Our sincere sympathy to the family of Nickolas M. Savko. It is because of his service to our country that we have the freedoms we enjoy today.

God Bless,
Blue Star Mothers, Chapter 9
Columbus, Ohio

Randle & Beverly Harris

January 2, 2009

Dear Marty & Family,

May God Bless and comfort you all at this most difficult time. Your dad made such a difference in many, many lives and will continue to do so through each of you as you, also, go out into the world and continue to touch people as he did, through your selflessness, as you help more people as he taught you to do!
God Bless and Keep you all close to His Heart in the days to come.

Sincerely,
Randle & Beverly Harris
[email protected]
former employee
1-614-895-5679

Clow Water Systems

January 2, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

The Solazzo Family

January 2, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
God Bless all of you.

Peggy Ellis

January 2, 2009

Deepest sympathies to your family

Mark and Peggy Ellis and family

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