Patrick G. Savage

Patrick G. Savage, 74, passed away July 22, 2018. He was born in Evergreen Park, IL, on February 7, 1944 to the late William and Margaret (Bennett) Savage. Patrick served in the Navy for 8 years on the USS Intrepid. He then worked for the Chicago Police Department for 31 years. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion, VFW, and the RCPA – Retired Chicago Police Association. Patrick was the co-chair of the Four Freedoms Veterans Parade for several years and was a volunteer and board member of Honor Flight of Southern Indiana. He moved to Newburgh in 2005. Patrick was a wonderful man, smart, funny, loving, irreverent, and a great friend. We will miss him. The family ask that you all STOP SMOKING NOW. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Haya Marie (Bosky). Patrick is survived by his wife, Eleanor Savage; brother, Bill Savage; sister, Kathy Savage; 2 nieces, Anne Watkins (Mark), Chris Yore (Eric); 1 nephew, Bill Sawkiw; great nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at Alexander Newburgh Chapel, 5333 State Road 261, officiated by Carrie Hatchett. Friends may visit from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, July 27, 2108 at the funeral home and on Saturday from 10:00 AM until service time at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Honor Flight of Southern Indiana or Wesselman Woods Nature Center.