Onofrio “Nuffy” Savino, 85, of Norwood, NJ, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Mary. Beloved father of Nicholas and Joseph Savino, as well as his daughter-in-law, Tara. Proud grandfather of Sophia and Lea. Dear brother of the late Agnes Evangelista, late brother-in-law Anthony Evangelista and loving uncle of Andrew and the late Anthony. Also survived by many other loving relatives and cherished friends.
A native of the Bronx, Nuffy graduated from Aviation High School in Manhattan. He later enrolled in the Army and was aproud US Army Veteran. After 9 years at UPS as a manager, he left to own and operate a Carvel Ice Cream in Norwood for 20 years before starting Royalty Limo. He was also a crossing guard in Norwood for many years. Nuffy was very involved in the community. He was a member of the Norwood American Legion, a founder of the Optimist Club of Norwood and President of the Norwood Little League where he coached his sons’ teams for many years. He had deep respect and love for America, the Yankees and card games. Nuffy had a quick wit, loved to make people laugh and will be missed by all who knew him.
Visiting hours are Saturday, December 21, 2024 from 3-6 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale. A Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, December 23, 2024 at 11 AM. Interment will follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Nuffy’s memory to Disabled American Veterans would be greatly appreciated.
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We are very saddened by Nuffy’s death. Since his first trip to Italy, in Grumo, he showed us his affection. He was very happy to have found his origins and his Italian family. Every time I heard from him with messages or phone calls… he imagined his next trip to Italy. A warm hug to all his family. Bye Nuffy!
Teresa, Anna, Ilaria, Antonio (fam.Savino from Grumo)
Nuffy !! You Were One Of a Kind ! It Will Be 50 Years in June ! We Just Had Our HS Graduation Ceremony , We met for the First Time by My Dad’s Store , Carvel was being built 2 Doors Away ! An Hour Later , I’m Employee #2 ! as Todd Malora was # 1 !
We had Good Times at Carvel Over Those Years ! You Bought Me My First ‘Legal’ Drink ! ( Scotch ) at Lorenzini’s !
GodSpeed To You ! , My Friend !
My Sincere Condolences To Mary , Joe and Nick
Mr. S or Nuffy was always very kind to me. Many years ago, he even ate TWO helpings of black-eyed peas I cooked on New Year’s Day – even though he really didn’t like veggies. He made me a chocolate soda so I’d have a special drink without alcohol in it. He procured some special, imported sharp provalone cheese from Italy for me since was the only kind of cheese I could eat. These examples are indicative of how he lived his life and treated others with kindness and respect. I’d imagine that Mr. S was loved and respected by everyone he knew.
Love to Mary, Nick, and Joe especially, and to all his beloved family and friends.
Dear Nuffy, our trips to Italy to visit our family were wonderful. I will miss you and our talks. As the last of our family we often reminist of how our fathers made life in the US. Many people did not why we shared the same first name. It was great to discover our roots during our trips. Rest in peace Nuffy
Nuffy, my cousin my friend, we shared so many good times and memories. You will never be forgotten. Our fun lunches and laughs will be with me always. Love You,Dolores