Jacksonville, Florida. He was born in Jacksonville, August 5, 1928 to Morris and
Rebecca Savitz, immigrants of Warsaw. Russia, now Poland. George is survived by his
loving children daughters Terry Halback (Bill) of Evinston, Florida, Patty Nimnicht (Ed),
Joyce Savitz (Jacksonville Beach) and son Chris Savitz (Paige) Jacksonville. He also
has 4 grandchildren Kristen Nimnicht (Jason), Lauren Dozier(Paul) of Jacksonville, Roseann
Profumo (Jack) of St. Petersburg, Florida and Lelia Peterson (Caleb) of Clearwater,
Florida. George had 5 great grandchildren Bradly and Kaylee Dozier, Liam and Nora
Profumo, and Rosie Peterson. He also had many fine care givers, but Marie went
beyond any of our expectations (Cooking his favorites, taking him on daily trips, making
life fun!!)
George was and avid fisherman (and won many awards) with Chris at his side on his
boat the “Whip-a-Snapper.” He graduated from Lee High School in Jacksonville in 1946
and was a WWII veteran in the US Army in Japan. He played basketball at Jacksonville
Junior College, now JU and went on to graduate from the University of Florida in 1952
George was always a Gator fan (and bled orange and blue). He had his own insurance
company until he retired in 2018.
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to K9’s for Warriors (k9sforwarriors.org).
There will be a celebration of life for George and Rosa Ann on Sunday, November 13, 2022
from 11am-1pm at:
Fraternal Order of Police
5530 Beach Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL. 32207
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hgriversidefuneralhome.com for the Savitz family.
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