Mary Albena Savara

She met, fell in love and married Nicholas John Savara on January 4, 1947. They settled in Grand Rapids where they raised their family.

Mary will be fondly remembered as a kind and thoughtful lady who loved her family deeply. She had a strong faith in God and was a life-long member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Nick; her parents; son-in-law, Robin Bye; sisters, Adele Sakocious and Anne Walukonis; brother, Charles Walukonis; brothers-in-law, George, Ray and Bill Savara, Ed Sakocious and Rodger Coolsen; sisters-in-law, Eileen Krampe and Francis Walukonis.

Mary will be remembered and her life will be celebrated by her loving family; children, Scott Savara, Steve (Kathy) Savara and Kathy Bye; grandchildren, Justin (Andria) Savara, Karly (Craig) Merizon, Jordan (Linh) Savara, Erik Bye and Alicia Bye; great grandchildren, Felicity, Caleb, Jonah, Henry and Kai Savara; sisters-in-law, Marcia Coolsen and Irene Savara; and many nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service for Mary will take place at 12:00 pm on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 134 Division Ave. NE. A time of visitation will be held one hour prior to the service beginning at 11:00 am.

For those who wish, memorial contributions can be made in Mary’s name to: Holland Home Fulton Manor, 1450 E. Fulton St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.