Eugene Savage

Eugene Savage, 77, of Hopkinton died Oct. 3, 2024, at home surrounded by family after an illness. He was the husband of Margaret (Hoey) Savage, to whom he was married for 38 years. Born in Hoboken, New Jersey, he was the son of the late John and Catherine (Demairis) Savage.

He was a graduate of Ashland High School and continued his education, earning a bachelor’s degree at Worcester State University and his master’s degree at Framingham State University. He served as a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force.

He worked as a production manager at Kraft Foods, then spent many rewarding years working at the Pine Street Inn. He loved the game of golf since the age of 13 and was an avid reader of historical biographies.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Jarrod Savage, Brendon Savage, Lisa Polk, Tina Catalano and Jenna Mercier, and his grandchildren, Andrew Savage, Avery Savage, William Prairie, Emma  Pereksta, Eric Fermier, Hannah Polk and Kailee Polk. He also leaves his brother, John Savage of Medway.

Private burial with military honors will take place at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne.

Donations in his memory may be given to the Disabled American Veterans Association. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home.

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