Stephen A. Savage

Stephen A. Savage was born on July 1, 1935 in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, and passed Sunday May 11, 2025 at the age of 89 in Jupiter, FL. He is survived by his wife Marie Phyllis (nee Caputo), his daughter Dr. Cathy Savage-Dunn and son-in-law Robert N. Dunn, his son Dr. Stephen J. Savage, and his grandchildren Stephanie Dunn, Shannon Dunn, Chelsea Savage, Robert W. Dunn, and Stephen C. Savage. Stephen (Steve) was the third of seven children born to John and Isabel (Conlyn) Savage. He was predeceased by his parents, his brothers John (Jackie), Patrick (Pat), and James (Jimmy/Doc), and by sisters Isabel (Imundo), Rosalie Joyce (Joy Rush), and Sheila. Stephen met his future wife Marie on August 3, 1957 at the beach in Coney Island, Brooklyn. This setting foreshadowed their love of beach and pool outings. They were married on October 14, 1962. Their honeymoon took them to Puerto Rico, Miami Beach, and Nassau in the Bahamas. They began married life in Brooklyn, eventually buying a coop apartment in Bath Beach at Harway Terrace, where their children Cathy and Stephen were born, surrounded by many friends and family members. In 1970 they moved into a house on Demopolis Ave, in a new community in Great Kills, Staten Island without paved streets that eventually became a wonderful neighborhood where they met lifelong friends who became family. They were long- time members of the Royal Flamingo Swim Club until it closed, after which they joined the Island Swim Club and then Great Kills Swim Club. In 2004, they moved to Parlin, New Jersey. They spent many years as snowbirds with condos in Jupiter, FL, before moving there permanently in 2018. After Stephen retired, he and Marie traveled the world extensively, eventually visiting 131 countries! Stephen was a firefighter in the FDNY from 1957 to 1996, rising to the rank of Lieutenant in 1969 and Captain in 1977. As a new Captain, he worked at Engine 71/Ladder 55 in the South Bronx. He finally served as Captain in Engine 155/Ladder 78 “The Hot Corner” in Staten Island. Stephen was a member of the FDNY Emerald Society and the Holy Name Society and enjoyed social events with these groups. Stephen served in the US Navy Reserves. At Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn, he supervised a repair barge YR64 for Navy ships. He organized an annual “Damage Control Olympics” event encompassing his expertise as a firefighter. After 37 years, he retired in July 1995, having attained the rank of Chief Warrant Officer. Stephen enjoyed socializing and keeping busy in his free time. In addition to spending time at the beach and swim clubs, he was an avid golfer. He spent many years golfing with the Fairway Club at Latourette Golf Course and shared time with his son Stephen and his fellow firemen. He had a lifelong dedication to working out at the gym. He appreciated occasions that brought family and friends together, including his many nieces, nephews, in-laws, and large extended family. Stephen enjoyed hosting backyard BBQs. At Thanksgiving dinners, his overloaded plate was legendary. Although a quiet man, he had a fierce sense of humor that could bring his audience to belly laughs. He enjoyed following the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren. Even prior to the days of video cameras and phone cameras, he was usually the man behind various recording devices. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:00 AM on Monday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church located at 10 Austin Pl Staten Island, New York 10304. Entombment will follow in Moravian Cemetery, Staten Island, NY. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Saturday, May 17, 2025, and 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Sunday May 18, 2025 at the John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc., 28 Eltingville Blvd, Staten Island, New York. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Association or the FDNY Foundation would be greatly appreciated.

Stephen A. Savage

July 1, 1935 - May 11, 2025