Robert E Savon

Youngstown- Robert E. Savon, 75, of Youngstown peacefully passed away on Wednesday morning, August 21, 2024.  

Robert will always be remembered as being a friendly and happy gentleman with a slight bit of sarcasm and willing to always give a helping hand to anyone in need.   

He was born February 19, 1949 in Youngstown, the son of Richard and Mary Ann (Byers) Savon and was a lifelong area resident.

Robert graduated from Chaney High School and then attended Youngstown State University majoring in engineering.

He was a machinist and welder all his life. He wore many hats during his employment at Youngstown Welding until its closing and then worked for Garland Welding until his retirement.

Robert was a man of faith being a member of Four Mile Run Chirstian Church and Simon Road Church of God.

He had many passions throughout his life. He enjoyed cutting the grass on his riding mower, doing woodworking and mostly spending time with his family especially his granddaughter Mikayla. He loved all sports and was a huge Cleveland Browns fan along with being in many bowling and golf leagues.

Robert leaves behind to hold onto his memories his wife of over 13 years the former Sheree Williams whom he married on January 2, 2010, two children Joshua (Amanda) Upright and Jennifer Upright both of Youngstown, a granddaughter Mikayla and a brother Rick Savon of Youngstown along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  

Besides his parents, Robert was preceded in death by two brothers Ronald and Raymond Savon.    

Per Roberts request a caring cremation has taken place and a celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., Boardman.

In lieu of flowers material contribution may be made to Simon Road Church of God, 4750 Simon Rd., Boardman, Ohio 44512.

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