Dorothy graduated from St. Mathew’s High School in 1947. After high school, Dorothy worked at Container Corporation, where she met Samuel P. Savaso. They were married November 25, 1950. As a result of Sam's career, they raised their children in Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Missouri, Illinois, and California; everywhere creating lifelong friendships. Dorothy and Sam spent their retirement years together in Rancho Bernardo, CA where they kept busy volunteering, dancing, and spending time with friends. Dorothy moved to Claremont Manor in 2016 where she continued to make new friends.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Samuel P. Savaso. She is survived by her five children, Keran T. S. Hoover and husband, Rod, of Rancho Cucamonga, CA; Thomas C. Savaso of Roseville, CA; Judith Ann Chester and husband, Fred, of College Station, Texas; Paul S. Savaso and wife, Lisa, of Santa Maria, CA; and Michael C. Savaso and wife, Chandra, of Anaheim Hills, CA. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren: Eric and Casey Hoover, and Samantha Holiday; Ryan Savaso; Bradley and Rebecca Chester; Justin, Hannah, and Emma Savaso; Shea Renken, Natalie, and Chad Savaso; and two great-grandchildren: Emilio Artica and Clark Holiday.
She will always be remembered as a nurturing, gregarious, and quick-witted mother, Nonnie, and friend.
A funeral liturgy will be held on Saturday, October 27th, at 2:00 p.m., at Claremont Manor, 650 Harrison Ave., Claremont, with Deacon Jim Allgaier officiating.
Dorothy will be laid to rest with her husband, Samuel Paul Savaso, at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego, California at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dorothy’s memory to the American Cancer Society.
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