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Paul Savage Obituary
Paul was born November 7, 1941 in Ephrata, NY to the late Allen H. Savage and Thelma Savage Lusk.
He graduated from Johnstown High School in 1960 and he grew up on the family farm in Ephrata. Paul worked for local farmers, and set pins at the bowling alley in Johnstown.
Paul was very proud to have served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He retired from General Electric as a sheet metal worker after 35 years.
Paul was well known for his love of antique cars, which he owned too many to count. It was not unusual to see him at the classic car show in town, in Vermont, or anywhere else he thought would be fun to go to. Paul took great pride in all of his cars, especially his '57 Bellaire and his '37 Hot Rod pickup he restored himself.
Paul was preceded in death by his 24-year-old son, Lt. Christopher Savage who was tragically killed in the Line of Duty while serving with the Sir William Johnson Fire Department in Johnstown, NY, as he was responding to a call.
Survivors include his son Stephen Matthew (Jenny) Savage of Johnstown and his daughter Lisa (Michael) French of Essex; his siblings Allen Savage of Johnstown, Delbert Savage of Gloversville, and Ralph Savage of Johnstown, Thelma Chamberlain of Johnstown, Linda VanDuesen of Ephratah, Sheila Savage of Ephratah, and Shirley Aguilera of Gloversville; grandchildren Stephen Christopher Savage and Hunter French; and several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Johnstown Church of Christ, 107 Stoller Road, Johnstown, NY at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2024.
The family would like to thank Dr. Hassam for all his great care through the years and his gentle push for dad to move up north to be cared for by the great staff at CVSC.
Dad you always had a beautiful smile all the time and were always happy to visit for hours. You will be missed more than words can say and were loved by all.
Services were entrusted to Heidrick Funeral Home, 7521 Court St., Elizabethtown, NY.
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Donald Walters
April 7, 2024
Donald Walters
April 7, 2024
Not my first but my favorite was when he gave me the 1948 Buick
Shirley Savage Aguilera
April 7, 2024
Linda Willis Bouck
April 6, 2024
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Linda Willis Bouck
April 6, 2024
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Linda Willis Bouck
April 6, 2024
The first time I saw Paul was on our Ephratah school bus. He sat up front with the boys & I sat in the back with the girls. He stood up to let someone have his seat. I thought he was very handsome & I announced to the ones close by, "Someday I'm going to marry that boy." I was 6 and Paul was 13. The girl who was sitting in front of me said, "That's my brother!" I told her that was okay. Years later, I became good friends with another girl. We liked to go downtown to the movies (Smalley's Theatre). She said her cousin just got a car & he would take us. I was surprized, and delighted, when they arrived, and I saw who her cousin was. That was the beginning of my adventure with Paul. We dated on & off - Then we decided to 'Go Steady'. It lasted about 4 years. We both married others but ran into each other when we lived in Johnstown area. Several years later I became a widow and Paul had a few divorces. Paul called me at work, Joyce Royal Real Estate, & said he was in search of a new house. I guess that I turned out to be his house, as we were married less than a year later. We lasted 5 years. Despite that we ended in divorce, we remained friends. He loved old cars, 16 & 3 motorcycles when we were married. He always needed another garage. He loved swimming and his camp with his beach. I will first remember his smile, then his slow mannerisms, the way my head fit so well on his shoulder, & his reaction to ghosts. I believe that he got much of what he wanted in his lifetime. I share sorrow with his sisters & brothers and commend Lisa for her care & support when he needed it most.
Shirley Aguilera
April 6, 2024
Sheil and Sissy (that´s me) When we were 1or 2 years old....we couldn´t say Paul. We called him Pauleyboy all our life. We visited his as much as we could at The Assistant Living. He introduced us as " my twin sisters."
I loved hearing him say that. He had the nicest smile when we walked into his room. You should have seen the look on his face when he saw our brother Ralph. He surly will be missed. The Johnstown McDonald´s family are missing him too. They all knew him and Rusty. Not to mention at Johnstown Wendy´s also. He loved playing Santa Clause every Christmas, thank the lord for the pictures I took along with others, Priceless. I could go on & on, it´s very emotional
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