Maria "Liberuccia" Savino

Born in Ariano Irpino, Italy in 1919 she immigrated to Boston in 1955 with her husband and four young children. She survived World War II as a young mother of three, while her beloved Jerry was fighting for his country. She lived in two centuries, seeing the newest of medical inventions, the television, computers, and so many new technologies. She liked to call herself a “Nonna moderna” and prided herself on connecting and joking with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an amazing storyteller, often acting out her tales with flair. She often reminded her family that she was a “fury” to be reckoned with (a play on her maiden name DeFuria). Just under 5 feet tall, she was a force of nature when protecting her loved ones. She leaves an enormous whole in the hearts of each of us. We will be telling your stories for years to come, Nonna.

Beloved wife of the late Jerry Savino. Loving mother of Anna Crugnale and her late husband Giuseppe of Somerville, Nicholas Savino and his wife Kathryne of Stoneham, the late Maria Gentile and her husband Riccardo of Stoneham and the late John Savino of Stoneham. Devoted grandmother of Maria Pia Gentile, Jerry and Marilena Savino, Rinaldo and Lisa Crugnale, Carla and Karle Schlieff; Marisa and Bill Raczkowski, Rina and Ron Burgey, John Savino, Roberto and Michele Crugnale, Domenic and Julie Savino, Riccardo and Shannon Crugnale, Nicole Savino and Cristina Savino. Cherished great-grandmother of John and Denise Savino, Jerry Savino, Lia Schlieff, Billy Raczkowski, Jessica Crugnale, Gia Raczkowski, Isabella Raczkowski, Elaina Savino, Angelica Schlieff, Liana Crugnale, Nicholas Savino, Julia Crugnale, Joseph Savino, Alyssa Crugnale, Sophia Savino, Brady Crugnale, Ava Savino and Damon Crugnale. Treasured great-great-grandmother of Siena Savino and John Francis Savino. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews in the U.S. and Italy.

The family will receive visitors on Thursday from 9am-10am in St. Leonard Church, 320 Hanover St., Boston with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10am. Mass will be live streamed through St. Leonard’s Facebook page. Services will conclude with interment in St. Michael Cemetery, Roslindale. Due to Covid restrictions, face coverings and social distancing guidelines will apply at the church and cemetery. In lieu of flowers, we ask everyone to cherish life and be kind to one another. Due to Covid restrictions, a larger celebration of her life will take place at a future date.