Obituary of Michael C. Savoia

Savoia, Michael C., Jr., age 73 of Mays Landing at rest in Pomona on September 16, 2011. Beloved husband of Nina (nee Spano) Savoia of Mays Landing. Loving Father of Grace Elia and her husband Augie of Little Egg Harbor. Dear Grandfather of Sarah and Danielle. Son-in-law of Jennie Zappala of Mays Landing. Brother-in-law of Geraldine Savoia, Rosemarie Mc Dermott, Thomas Mc Dermott and Sal Giacchi. Son of the late Michael Savoia and Grace (nee Gubitosi) Savoia. Brother of the late Barbara Giacchi and Gilbert Savoia. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Born in Pennsylvania, he lived in Union City, then Little Falls before moving to Mays Landing 8 years ago. He was an American Postal Worker, Union City for many years. Mr. Savoia was a peacetime Army veteran. While serving for the Army, he played football for the Army team in Europe. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd, Totowa, on Monday at 11:00 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at Our Lady of the Holy Angels R.C. Church, Little Falls at 11:30 AM. Cremation is private at the request of the family. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. PO Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-0050 would be appreciated.