Obituary of Earl E. Savage

Earl E. Savage, age 84, beloved husband of Sally Alves Savage, of Fairfield, passed away on June 21, 2017. In addition to Sally, his devoted wife of 56 years, Earl's memory will be embraced by his sons, Michael Savage and his wife Elena, of Bridgeport, Charles (Chuck) Savage and his wife Monica, of Madison; grandchildren, Nicole Savage, Jennell and Michael Todd, John and Kristin Papadopoulos; great grandchild, Leilani Khongmany; sister-in-law, Connie Perkins and her husband Glenn, of Waterbury; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. He was predeceased by his sister, Beatrice Boucher. Born in Blaine, Maine, he was the son of the late Charles and Clara Thompkins Savage. Earl lived in Portland, Maine, moving first to Bridgeport before settling in Fairfield 62 years ago. A talented machinist, he worked for Underwood Corporation, W.S. Rockwell Industry, Bassick Company, and General Electric Company before retiring as an inspector for E.I. DuPont Company in Newtown. He also worked briefly as a delivery man for Borden Dairy. A devout Catholic, Earl had been a longtime member of Holy Family Church and more recent member of Saint Thomas Church. He was a Fourth Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus who served over the years as the Father Coleman's Council 2616 Grand Knight, Treasurer, Chancellor, and the Building Committee Treasurer, as well as, Past Faithful Navigator for the Monsignor Blake Assembly 118. He was also a member of the Gaelic American Club, Ancient Order of Hibernian's JFK Division, Sikorsky Retiree and Friendship Club, DuPont's company bowling league in Monroe, and an avid Boston Red Sox fan. As a real classic car enthusiast and proud owner of a fully restored 1966 Ford Mustang, Earl enjoyed participating in local and regional classic car shows and cruises organized by CHAS (Connecticut Historical Automobile Society) and the Connecticut Seaport Car Club. An outdoors man, he took great pleasure spending time with his family and friends while camping, hunting, and fishing. A kind friendly person, Earl will be remembered fondly by the many people he touched throughout his fruitful life. Calling hours will be held on Sunday 3-6 PM in the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home, 1209 Post Road, in Fairfield Center. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday 10:30 AM in Saint Thomas Church, with the interment to follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be directed to: American Diabetes Association 2080 Silas Deane Hwy., Rocky Hill, CT 06067. To order flowers online, travel directions, or to sign her guest register, please visit www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com.