Nickolas Savko
Visitation :
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Sunday January 4th 2009 2:00-8:00 PM
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
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Obituary
Nickolas M. Savko, age 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family & friends. He was born October 23, 1919 in Wendel, West Virginia. Chairman of Nickolas Savko & Sons, Inc. Founder of Savko Bros. Inc. 1946 @ 747 E. Fifth Ave in the St. Clair Avenue neighborhood. He is preceded in death by parents, Michael & Mary Savko, stepmother Rose, sister Elizabeth Burich brothers, Michael, George, Charley & Andy. Survived by his loving wife of 66 years Gilda, daughters, Victoria Savko, M. Angela Savko, sons, Stephen(Mona), Martin(Alisa), nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and sister, Mary Souch. Veteran US Army 2nd World War, China-Burma-India- Africa Theaters where he was awarded two Bronze stars. Nick was a 4th degree Knight of Columbus and Knight of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. He was a member of the Italian American War Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Abruzzi Club, Guild Athletic Club and a founding member of Columbus Home Builders Association (BIA). He dedicated years of devoted service to St. John the Baptist Italian Festival. Nick was personally instrumental with the development of Catholic High Schools and their Athletic Sports programs, especially the early years of Bishop Watterson football. Nick's energy and kindness for mankind will be missed and he will never be forgotten by the thousands of children he visited as Santa Claus. Friends may call SUNDAY, January 4th, 2009 at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. 5th Avenue, from 2:00-8:00 PM with the Rosary at 8:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 AM on MONDAY, January 5th, 2009 at St. Andrew Catholic Church 1899 McCoy Road (corner of Reed Road and McCoy Road), Rev. Fr. William A. Metzger, Celebrant. Entombment at the St. Joseph Cemetery, 6440 South High Street, Lockbourne, Ohio. In lieu of flowers please send contributions to the Columbus Alzheimer Initiative, P.O. Box 20213, Columbus Ohio 43220-2590. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may contribute in memory of Nick to the Columbus Alzheimer Initiative, P.O. Box 20213, Columbus, Ohio 43220-2590 or The Savko Foundation at St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church, 720 Hamlet Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215-1534. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.
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From : Randle & Beverly Harris
To : Marty & Family
Date: January 2nd 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. May God Bless and comfort you and all of the many people who love your father. He truly has made a difference in many, many lives and in our world! He continues to walk everyday through you and his other children as you go out into the world and help people and do good things as he has done so many times.
Sincerely,
Randle & Beverly Harris
former employee
blharris53@yahoo.com
1-614-895-5679
From : Lt. Bob Pendleton
To : Marty & Family
Date: January 2nd 2009
My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Your Father Nick was a great person to know and I he will be truly missed.
Sincerly;
Lt. Bob Pendleton
From : Judy Ammerman
To : Gilda, Marty & family
Date: January 2nd 2009
With deepest sympathies and beloved memories of a most fine and wonderful man. Nick brought joy, laughter, kindness and, with sincerity, the best of life's compassionate riches to our entire family for two generations now. We are forever blessed by his legacy of countless loving connections to us all. I am missing being near you all now and share deeply in your grief, Dear Ones.
With love,
Judy Ammerman
From : Don Ammerman
To : Gilda, Marty, Alisa and Marty, Jr.
Date: January 2nd 2009
A Giant has left our realm, but the memories of his life among us has and will continue to cast shadows among those of us who were blessed by his ambition, drive, loving countenance and sparkle in those eyes. Dad said many times,"If I'm ever stranded on an island somewhere, I want Nick Savko by my side." It was Nick who prodded Dad to put me on a bulldozer at age nine (9) to see how it worked. Nothing was ever impossible to the two of them,which is why I know that heaven is in very good hands.
Fondest regards,
Don Ammerman
From : Patricia (Martina) Christie
To : The Savko Family
Date: January 3rd 2009
Dear Savko Family,
I am so sorry to read about Nick's passing. I remember him, and all of you, vividly as I was growing up. Nick had a wonderful outgoing, fun personality and I know that he will be missed by many. I'm sure my father was waiting to greet him at the gates and we will all be together again soon. With Love and Prayers, Patricia
From : Sheryl Manning/Caregiver
To : Gilda, Marty and Family
Date: January 3rd 2009
First of all I would like to Thank you Marty for allowing me the opportunity to take care of your father for 3 1/2 years, Nick was the greatest MAN I've ever known and will ever know in my Life!! Nick was like a father to me and showed me life each and everyday I was with him as I can only hope that I gave him life and happiness while I cared for him!
Gilda, I love you so much and you know this! You are and will always be an inspiration and a true friend for Life! You always believed in me and it was a true joy to have spent those years of my life with you and Nick! Memories of our trips to Flordia will never be forgotten. This is where Nick gave me the name "pee wee"! May you and your family be blessed during your time of sorrow and grief.
All my Love,
Sheryl aka Pee Wee
From : MIKE KASSON
To : NICKOLAS SAVKO
Date: January 3rd 2009
BORN AND RAISED IN MILO, AND KHOWING NICK AND CHARLIE, WAS IMPORTANT IN MY LIFE. NICK WAS A GENEROUS AND THOUGHTFUL CHRISTIAN. MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE, AMEN.
From : Shane Stanley
To : Marty & Steve Savko and Families
Date: January 3rd 2009
My thoughts & prayers are with you and your families at this difficult time. I had a lot of respect for Nick. He took me under his wing when I first started working at Savko. He taught me a great deal in the construction business and a strong work ethic. Nick was a good friend to me and my family and will be missed.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Shane Stanley
From : Julia Savko Fedders
To : Gilda, Marty, Steve, Vicky and Angie
Date: January 3rd 2009
Dear Gilda and Cousins,
How sad to discover your loss. Please know that your PA cousins keep you in our thoughts and prayers. So fond are the memories of visits, laughs and stories shared. I can hear that hardy laugh now and even see a polka in my minds sye.
Please keep us close......we love you all. many hugs.....I'll dedicate tonight's Mass to all of you...Julia
From : Sue Foeller Savage
To : Victoria
Date: January 3rd 2009
Vicky,
I am so sorry to learn of your father's passing. He always had such a good spirit about him, and I hope he carried that to the end. Losing a parent can never be easy, even when they haven't been the person we knew so well years ago. May you be comforted by wonderful memories of times past. Fondly, Sue
From : Mike Bashore
To : Family and Associates
Date: January 3rd 2009
Prayers and thoughts with you.
From : Jeff & Sue Henderson
To : Marty, Steve and Families
Date: January 4th 2009
I was sorry to learn of your fathers passing. Our thoughts are with you as you remember and celebrate his life.
From : Jim Watkins WatCon Consulting Engineers & Surveyor
To : The Savko Family
Date: January 4th 2009
Wishing your family strength and peace during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Jim Watkins
From : Mark & Debbie Shore
To : Gilda & family
Date: January 4th 2009
We were so sad to hear of Nick's passing. We know he fought the good fight for a very long time. Gilda, please know that our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family & we'll be in touch. Take care, Love, Mark & Deb
From : Sue Welsh Bundy
To : Family
Date: January 4th 2009
I am very sorry for your loss. Many years ago I met
Mr.Savko through his Daughter Angela. He was a fine man.I fondly remember the whole family. My thoughts
are with you.
Susan Bundy
219-3576
From : Sue Welsh Bundy
To : Family
Date: January 4th 2009
I am very sorry for your loss. Many years ago I met
Mr.Savko through his Daughter Angela. He was a fine man.I fondly remember the whole family. My thoughts
are with you.
Susan Bundy
219-3576
From : Jan (Savko) & John Rohner
To : Gilda, Marty & Family
Date: January 5th 2009
Sorry to hear of Uncle Nick's passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family. Marty thank you for being with us when my sister Joanie passed! Family means so much during these hurtful times! Please know that we are with you in spirit! Uncle Nick will truly be missed! Jan (Savko) & John Rohner, Surfside Beach SC
From : Hal and Lee Denis
To : Gilda and family
Date: January 5th 2009
We go back to St Agatha days.
But still remember them.
Am so sorry, but know you have lots of wonderful memories. Or thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Fondly Lee and Hal
From : Bernard A. Melchiorre & Family
To : Savko Family
Date: January 5th 2009
Dear Savko Family,
We extend our heartfelt condolences to you. Your father Nick was a strong-willed guy with a big heart. He will continue to live through our memories. Godspeed.
We're here for you (614-475-3080). Godspeed.
Fondest Regards,
Bernard A. Melchiorre & Family
From : Carol (Ofrenzo) Goldrick
To : The Savko Family
Date: January 6th 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.....
Sincerely,
Carol (Ofrenzo) Goldrick
From : Mary Vennitti Anderson
To : Vicki Savko
Date: January 7th 2009
Vicki, Please accept my condolences at the passing of your father. He cared so much about Bishop Watterson High School and its students. He was a great Italian gentleman. I remember how gracious he was to all of his daughter's friends. May God comfort you and your entire family. Your old high school friend, Mary Vennitti Anderson
From : Dan and Patty Igoe and our Family
To : Marty, Steve and the Savko family
Date: January 9th 2009
Patty and I send our regards and condolences for your loss of a great family icon and a spirited man of consequence. Our prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Dan and Patty Igoe
From : Garry Zackery Caterpillar Inc
To : Marty Savko and Family
Date: January 9th 2009
Marty and Family, we at Caterpillar Decatur Il have just found out of the passing of your loved one Nickolas M Savko. We just want the Family to know we are thinking of you at this time of your loss. Men like Nickolas are the ones that made the USA the Great Nation we are today, with service to his Country as a Veteran in the US Army and builder of a Great Company like Nickolas Savko & Sons. The Caterpillar Family knows how proud you must be of all that Nickolas has done for his Faith and all that he came into contact with. God bless you and keep you.
Sincerely
Garry Zackery
Dealer,Customer Representative
Caterpillar Inc
Decatur Il
zackery_garry_l@cat.com
From : Cindy Cicogna Koenig
To : Marty Savko
Date: January 14th 2009
Dear M.L.,
Sending deepest sympathy. My parents are slowing a bit, so I don't get news like this as quickly. Thinking of you.
"6"