Dr. Alessandro Joseph Savaglio, Sr., age 87, born December 16, 1933, Kenosha, Wisconsin, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 21, 2021.

Dr. Al proudly graduated from UW Madison with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1957 and Marquette University School of Dentistry with a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree in 1961. While at Marquette, he was an altar server at Gesu Catholic Church. Al met his wife, Marie, at the Holy Rosary Summer Festival in 1956. On September 1, 1958, they were married at Holy Rosary Catholic Church and they recently celebrated their 62nd Wedding Anniversary.

Dr. Al proudly served his country in the United States Navy at the Naval Station Great Lakes from 1961-63. As a devout Catholic, Dr. Al served many years as the President of the Holy Name Society at both Holy Rosary and Our Lady of Mount Carmel. He faithfully served as a lector at the 7 a.m. Sunday Mass. He was past chairman for the Holy Rosary Sports Night. Dr. Al served as past president of the Kenosha County Dental Society and a member of the Wisconsin Dental Association. He was the first male Parent Teacher Association President at Forest Park Elementary School. Dr. Al was honored by the Kenosha Italian Business and Professional Organization with the Italian American Professionals Award. He attended Marquette University Men's Basketball Games for more than 45 years being recognized by the Marquette University Alumni Association on court as a "MU Fan of the Game." His hobbies included attending family events, reading, cooking and baking. His passion for praying the rosary, novenas, attending masses and devotion to the Divine Mercy demonstrated a great love for God and inspired many to live a faithful life.

Dr. Al is survived by his loving wife Marie (Ruffalo) Savaglio. A devoted dad to Joan (Dave) Cates, Dr. Al (Nora) Savaglio, Dr. Sue (Rob) Savaglio-Jarvis, Kathy (Greg) Fraid, Mike (Cathy) Savaglio, Anne (Mike) Troka, and Jennifer (Curt) Velvikis. A proud Papa to Christopher (Eliza) Evans, Andrew (Tracie) Evans, Katie Evans, Joseph (Mary) Evans, Andrea (Jason) Sauve, Sam Savaglio, Gienna Jarvis, Simone Fraid, Savannah (Tony) Buffolino, Rocky Fraid, Michael (Genny) Savaglio, Mikayla Savaglio, Alexandra Savaglio, Michael Troka, Matteo Troka, Marco Troka, and Maximo Troka. A blessed great-grandfather to Jude Evans, Lucy Evans, Alison Sauve and another great-grandchild (baby Buffolino) on the way. He is also survived by many caring and loving nieces/nephews, great nieces/nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents Alex Savaglio, Richetta (Conforti) Savaglio, three sisters Rosalie (Gabriel) Ruffolo, Yolanda (Arnold) Hennig, and Adriana Savaglio, and nephew Joseph (Linda) Ruffolo.

Dr. Al was an amazing father to his children and loved being a "Papa" to his grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by his wife, family, friends and his patients. He was a caring dentist and servant leader in the Catholic Church and Kenosha Community. His patients were a very important part of his life and the outpouring of support touched him and his family deeply after his retirement due to cancer. Dr. Al's smile was contagious and his greetings were warm and welcoming. He always had a sense of humor that brought cheer to everyone. He lived a prayerful and joyful life. Dr. Al will be remembered for his devotion to God, family, friends, and patients.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Shepler, Dr. Raikar and Dr. Ahmed for providing compassionate care.

In lieu of flowers, a donation in memory of Dr. Alessandro Savaglio Sr. may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church or Marquette University Dental School.

Regrettably, due to the pandemic, funeral services honoring Dr. Alessandro Joseph Savaglio, Sr. life will be held privately. The Savaglio family invites everyone to share a favorite story in the online Memory Wall for the family to celebrate his life.

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Published by Kenosha News on Jan. 26, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Alessandro Savaglio

13 Entries

Ruth Ann W.

February 23, 2021

I was a patient for over 40 years. I always told my friends how much I LOVED going to MY dentist. God's blessings to his family and friends.

Tom Prueher (Rosemarie)

February 6, 2021

I was Dr. Savaglio's dental assistant at Great Lakes. He was kind to the sailors then and extraordinarily kind to my family for all these years. I moved away 20 years ago and tried to visit him at his office when I came back. I am so grateful that I was able to visit him and his wife when I came home in 2019. May the Perpetual Light shine upon him. My deepest sympathy to his family.

Tarig Ahmed

February 3, 2021

Dr Al was one of my favorite patients. Always with a smile on his face. Enjoyed every minute with you. RIP Dr Al.

Dave & Sue Maxey

February 1, 2021

Marie and family, we were saddened to hear of Al's passing. He was more than our doctor, he was a friendand a true Gentleman. We miss his smile, his laughter, his genuine caring for us and our family and the sharing of family stories. He will always be fondly remembered and missed. God Bless you all.

Laurie Olson

January 31, 2021

Fond memories of Dr Al. He cared for me and my boys for many years. Proud papa of all his children and grands, loved his wife Marie very much . Always had a smile on his face and a story to tell. Doc will be missed greatly by all of us who were graced with his presence in our lives. Deepest sympathy and condolences. Laurie (Odegaard) Olson, Wichita, Kansas

Jim & Nancy Houtsinger

January 27, 2021

Marie and family, we were
saddened to hear of Al's passing.
He was a great doctor and friend. We always had something to laugh about when we saw him. We surely are going to miss him. May God bless you all.
Jim & Nancy Houtsinger

Leo Chiappetta

January 26, 2021

Dr. Al was my doctor for many years and had a great time in going to my appointments since we laughed so hard in each of our stories. He was such a great person and family man that will be missed by all who knew him.

BILL KOCH

January 26, 2021

Mike (Cubby ) sorry to hear about your dad. I remember playing basketball at your house in the late summer nights and your dad would come out and say we would have to stop the neighbors want to go to sleep. Sorry for your lose. BILL KOCH

Patti prostko

January 26, 2021

For dr.sue and her family by deepest condolence . A very caring man who really loved his whole family and friends and a great doctor . He will be missed
Love and prayers to u all .

David B Pauley Sr

January 26, 2021

Marie and Family,
I was a patient of Al´s for over 55 years our relationship grew to become good friends. He was a wonderful and caring man. A few years ago I was back in Kenosha to visit my family and an implant fell out. I stopped at his house looking for help, we went to his office and he repaired it on a Saturday. Thank you for your kindness over the years! Be well in God´s arms!

John F Reed

January 26, 2021

Al, my deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father.

Andrea (Uhr) Sadowski

January 26, 2021

Dr Al was my dentist when I was younger and has always been my families dentist. He was a very nice and caring man. My condolences to his family and best wishes to his wife.

Lynne Kubicki

January 26, 2021

I am sorry for your Family´s loss. I will always remember the kind, professional care a young and alone girl in a strange new town received 43 years ago. He helped to put his patients at ease with his humor and honest, straightforward advise and we repaid him with our trust!

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