Joseph Salvatore Savarino, 85, of Somerset, Indiana passed away at 2:15 p.m. on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at his home. He was born to Vincent James and Phyllis (Panepinto) Savarino on December 22, 1936, in Monessen, Pennsylvania.
Joseph graduated from Monessen High School in Pennsylvania in 1954. He worked at Pittsburgh Steel Co. following graduation He served in the United States Army from 1958 to 1964 as a cook to feed his fellow soldiers. Joe loved to be on the Monongahela River (PA) as a child and an adult. He married Mary Victoria Gretz on October 26, 1960, then moved to Marion, Indiana and worked as a millwright and retired from Chrysler Casting Plant Local 1166 in 1999. He enjoyed fishing, telling stories, and catch phrases. He loved the outdoors and being in his garage. Joe was known as “Mr. Fix It”. He was best friends with Danny Williams, and there wasn’t anything they couldn’t get done together. Joe was a loving, caring husband, father, and grandfather. He simply adored his grandsons. He was also an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Go Steelers!
Joe is survived by his wife, Mary Victoria Gretz-Savarino; three daughters, Victoria (James) Savarino-Tarpley, Diana (Phillip) Savarino-Sullivan, Consetta (Jeff) Savarino-Conn, four grandsons, Joseph Savarino, Samuel (Dana) Savarino, Brandon Wensley, Patrick Wensley; one sister, Consetta Savarino-Sucevich of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is proceeded in death by his parents, and one son, Joseph S. Savarino Jr.
A Catholic Funeral Mass will be held at a later date to be announced at Saint Bernard Catholic Church in Wabash, Indiana.
Memorial contributions can be directed to anything that helps someone or brings you joy.
McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Joseph Savarino’s final arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com