Thomas F. Savage

Thomas F. Savage 85, of DeKalb died Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Pine Acres Rehab & Living Center.  He was born January 19, 1931 in Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland and was the son of Thomas and Alice (McCartan) Savage.

Thomas married Mary Faith Strom Rocha on January 9, 1971.

Thomas served in the U.S. Army Reserve (1948-1951), U.S. Army in Korea Military Advisory Group, (1952-1953) and the Illinois National Guard (1954-1955).

He attended Brother Rice Academy in Northern Ireland, Draper Union Free School, Schenectady NY, General Electric Tool & Die Makers Apprentice Program and Rensallier Polytechnic Institute.  He worked as a musician, Tool and die maker, manufacturing engineer in various capacities and retired from Northern Illinois University Library in December 1997.

Survivors include; Cousin Mary Nuzzaco of Schenectady, NY.  Stepchildren Joseph (Diane) Rocha, Christine Rocha, Karen (Frank) Babich, Michael (Ann) Rocha and Daniel Rocha, eight grandchildren, and four great-granddaughters.

He was preceded in death by his father, mother, brother and wife Mary Faith Savage.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, December 26, 2016 at 11:00am at Finch Funeral Home in DeKalb with Pastor Janet Hunt officiating.  Burial will be held immediately following the service at Fairview Park Cemetery in DeKalb.  Memorials can be made to the family to be established at a later date.  To send an online condolence visit: www.finchfuneralhomedekalb.com .  Arrangements were entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.