Roy “Nibby” Joseph Savoie Jr. passed away peacefully on September 24, 2020 while surrounded by family. Beloved husband of 66 years to his loving wife, Jane Terrio Savoie. Father of Linda Savoie Falcon (Stanley), Cindy Savoie (Glenn), Gregory Savoie, and Mara Savoie Bates (Charles). Son of the late Roy Savoie Sr. and Antinez Ledet Savoie. Preceded in death by his brothers, Harold Savoie, Calvin Savoie and William Savoie. Grandfather of Tessa F. Mills, Ricky Savoie, Christian Savoie, and Erin Savoie and 10 great grandchildren. Also survived by many other loving relatives and friends.
Roy was a native of New Orleans, a long-term resident of Marrero, LA and a resident of Pass Christian, MS upon retirement. He was a veteran Sergeant in the United States Army National Guard who served in the Korean War. He was a retired Jefferson Parish Police Officer, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and was involved in the music ministry throughout many Catholic Churches on the Westbank, New Orleans, and Pass Christian, MS.
Roy was a trumpet player for the United States Army Band and loved playing his guitar and singing. He devoted his life to God by praying, reading scriptures and sharing his musical talents to minister worship and praise within the church.
The family would like to express their appreciation to those that volunteered and assisted with his care including Patricia Hoppe, Letitia Lewis, Heart of Hospice staff, and Tranquil Living staff. The family also would like to thank the ministries of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for administering the sacraments.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Visitation at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church located at 4401 Seventh St. in Marrero on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 beginning at 9:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 12:00 PM. Interment will follow at Saint Pius X Cemetery in Crown Point, LA.
In lieu of flowers, memorable donations can be made to Catholic Charities https://www.ccano.org and/or The New Orleans Mission https://neworleansmission.org. To leave fond memories or condolences for the family, please visit our website at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.
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