Matthew B. Savage

Matthew B. "Bud" Savage, age 84, died peacefully at his home on October 5, 2014 surrounded by his family. Bud was born in Detroit on July 2, 1930, the son of Matthew and Viola Savage. He grew up on Detroit's eastside and attended St. Juliana Grade School and graduated from DeLaSalle High School. Upon graduation from high school, Bud enlisted in the U.S. Army and was sent on a tour of duty with the 2nd Armored Division. After discharge, he enrolled at the University of Detroit and received his Bachelors of Science degree. In February of 1955, Matthew married Diana Moro at St. Veronica Catholic Church in East Detroit. Bud began working at his father's company, the M.B. Savage Co. of St. Clair Shores, as a manufacturer's representative. He retired in 1997 after 43 years. He was a former president of the Society of Manufacturer Representatives. Bud enjoyed sailing, woodworking and travel. He sailed his own sailboat in six Port Huron to Mackinac races and crewed on many more. Bud is survived by his wife of 59 years, Diana; their three children, Matthew Savage (Susan), Judith Nicholls (Steve) and Dennis Savage (Rhonda); and their six grandchildren, Nicholas, Angela, Paul, Erin Brandon and Olivia. Visitation for Mr. Savage will be from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday at the A. H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Avenue at Vernier Road in St. Clair Shores. There will be a scripture service beginning at 7:00 o'clock, Friday evening. His body will lie instate at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 21620 Greater Mack at Overlake, St. Clair Shores from 9:30 a.m. Saturday until time of mass begins at 10:00 a.m. Military honors will follow the funeral. The family has requested memorial contributions be made to Morris Animal Foundation, 10200 E. Girard Avenue, Suite B430; Denver, CO 80231.

Funeral Home:

A. H. Peters Funeral Home of Grosse Pointe

20705 Mack Avenue

Grosse Pointe Woods, MI

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