Sybil (Krivoff) Savit, age 94, of New Bedford passed away peacefully and unexpectedly Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at her residence. She was the wife of the late Herbert W. Savit and the sister of the late Lillian Lider.
Born in New Bedford, MA, a daughter of the late Hyman and Miriam (Strolsky) Krivoff, she was a lifelong resident of the city.
Sybil faithfully read the New York Times and watched MSNBC daily and loved spending time with her family more than anything else. She contributed greatly to the fabric of the New Bedford Jewish Community throughout her entire life. A wonderfully caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, she will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her two beloved sons, Michael Savit and his wife Jill Cohen of Dartmouth, MA and Jeffrey Savit and his wife Lori Barnet of Needham, MA; seven grandchildren, Lauren Savit and her partner Tess Ruderman, Matthew Savit and his wife Chelsea Papish, Hilary Perkins and her husband Max, Mollie Savit and her fiancé Derek Weisman, Chloe Savit, Alexander Jacobs and Moriah Jacobs and her nieces Leslie Howard and her husband Jack, Joyce Black, Marlene Groner and Sandi Biggins and her husband Eddie.
A Graveside Service will be held Sunday, July 7, 2024 at 11:00 AM in Plainville Cemetery, 1400 Old Plainville Rd., New Bedford. Shiva will be observed Monday from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at the home of Jeffrey Savit and Lori Barnet, 1 Windsor Rd, Needham, MA.
Memorial contributions in her honor may be made to the HWS Research Fund, c/o the Miriam Hospital, PO Box H, Providence, RI 02901.
