Obituary of Christine Savino

Christine (Lewie) Savino, 71, of Manchester, beloved wife of Francis Savino for over 50 years, died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, August 8^th, 2022. Christine, lovingly known to family and friends as “Peppy,” a nickname given to her by her father when she was a little girl, was born in Manchester on December 25, 1950, to the late Elizabeth (Petraitis) Lewie and Clarence Lewie.

Christine was raised in Manchester and attended Manchester public schools, graduating from Manchester High School in 1968. Christine worked in the insurance industry for many years up until her retirement. She enjoyed many hobbies, such as reading, baking, cake decorating, painting, and crafts of any kind. She and her husband also enjoyed traveling to Aruba together on an almost yearly basis.

In addition to her parents, Christine is predeceased by her sister Janice Ventura of Bolton. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sister, Dolores Deptula, three brothers, Donald Lewie, David Lewie (Mary), and Frederick Lewie (Carol); and two sisters-in-law Jo-Ann Lerner (Earle) and Denise Savino. Christine was also an Aunt and Great Aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours, for the family, will be on Wednesday, August 17^th from 9:00AM to 10:30AM at the John F. Tierney Funeral Home, 219 W. Center St., Manchester, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00AM at Saint James Church of Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish, 896 Main Street, Manchester. Burial will immediately follow at East Cemetery in Manchester.