Savage, Richard H.

Description

Richard H. Savage was born in Harrison, NY on the 22nd of November, 1931. Born to Mark Savage, a chauffeur, and Margaret Savage, he was one of 9 children. He later moved to 59 Florence Avenue, Rye NY, and joined Rye High school in Junior year. He quickly became involved in the athletic community, being both a part of the track and football teams, as well as being a member of the leadership club. He graduated class of 1950 and was described as “Good Looking…Good Fun…Good Guy.” Following his graduation he joined the U.S. Navy and served in the Korean war. He later married Elizabeth Savage. He lived in Westchester county the rest of his life, passing away in Rye at the age of 83 on November 1st, 2015.

Maddie Howson & Chase Henjes

RHS 2021

Please help us to create a biography for this veteran.

We are looking for information regarding these men and women including: Discharge Records, Pictures, Rye Address During the War and Branch of Service. Also, the specific outfit in which they served, Example for Army: (K Company, 15th Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division).

See below “Comments” section to submit information, correct inaccuracies and to add personal memories.

You can also Search The Old Rye Chronicle for information about this veteran, see instructions on Newspaper tab above.

Name: Richard H. Savage
Gender: Male
Death Age: 83
Birth Date: 22 Nov 1931
Residence Place: Rye, New York
Death Date: 1 Nov 2015
Death Place: Rye, New York
Burial Date: 5 Nov
Spouse: Elizabeth

Savage, Richard H

Richard H. Savage, beloved husband, father, and granddad died on Sunday, November 1st on All Saint’s Day, surrounded by his adoring family. Richard was born on November 22, 1931 at United Hospital and is survived by his soul mate and wife of 59 years, Elizabeth Savage, his four children, Bonnie Spurr, Clifford Savage, Sharon Breese and Richard M. Savage and his ten grandchildren.

Richard served in active duty in United States Navy during the Korean War.

He dedicated 40 years of his life to the New York Telephone Company. He was a contributing member of the Rye Community serving as President of Rye Little League, one of the founders of the Rye Girl’s Softball League, Recreation Commissioner, a member of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, a member of the Rye Boat Basin Commission, a volunteer fire fighter and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Above and beyond all that he did for the Rye Community, Richard showered on all his family and friends with unconditional love and his legacy of love will continue on within all of those who were fortunate enough to know him. He will be missed by all.

A wake will be held at Graham’s Funeral home on Wednesday, November 4th from 5-8pm and the funeral will be held at Resurrection Church on Thursday, November 5th at 10am. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for contributions to the Alzheimer’s Foundation, http://www.alz.org.

Graham Funeral Home

1036 Boston Post Road

Rye, NY 10580

914-967-0129

grahamfuneralhomerye.com

To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store.
Published in The Journal News on Nov. 3, 2015.