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Dominic V. Savo, 91, of North Haven passed away peacefully on May 30 at his home with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of 66 years to Josephine Vellaccio Savo. Dominic was born in New Haven on May 28, 1928, the son of the late James and Mary Sangiovanni Savo.

He served his country faithfully in the US Army during the Korean War. Dominic worked for the former A.C. Gilberts and later for the City of New Haven for many years until his retirement. He was a member of the V.F.W., enjoyed bowling, dancing, listening to music, and going to the Clelian Center in Hamden.

He was the father of James (Paula) Savo, Dominic (Irene) Savo, and Anita (Kenneth) Rupley. He was the grandfather of Kristi (Jon) Stern, James (Tiffany) Savo, Jr., Jamie (Brett) Ferguson, Dominic (Desiree) Savo, Dana Rupley, and Danielle (Michael) Freda. He was the great-grandfather of Leila, Reygan, Brynn, Monroe, Kylie, Brayden, Carmella, Vienna, Gianna, and Bella. He was the brother of James (Diana) Savo, Ann Lawrence, and the late Anthony Savo.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dominic’s caregiver Maria Kubica who took excellent care of him for the last several months.

The visiting hours were held June 3 at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave. His funeral procession left for St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Frances Cabrini Church, 57 Pond Hill Rd., North Haven, for the celebration of a Mass of Christian burial. Interment with full military honors followed in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Clelian Adult Day Care, 261 Benham St., Hamden, CT 06514. For an online obituary, visit www.northhavenfuneral.com.