Mr. Thomas Savick of Elk Grove Village

Thomas "Tom" Savick,75, of Elk Grove Village, passed away on August 14th at St. Alexius Hospice in Hoffman Estates, Illinois; after a long battle with complications of congestive heart failure. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Linda, his children Adam (Nicole), Beth Cummo (Rich) and Jonathan and his beloved 5 grandchildren Madden and Emery Cummo, Sloane Savick, Rachel and Ryan Savick and Tom’s sister, Janet Puskar, who resides in Pensacola, Florida; also several nieces and nephews. He was surrounded by family at the end and his lively personality and humor was with him up to his last moments. Tom was born December 30, 1949 to Julius and Kathryn Savick in Chicago. Tom’s passion for athletics and sports began early. A standout athlete, Tom went to his beloved alma mater Northern Illinois where he played basketball for 2 years. After graduation, he found his calling in Education. In a career that spanned 4 decades, Tom started in the classroom and ended as Principal of Arbor Park Middle school in Oak Forest, Illinois, where he proudly helped to design a new building. Even after his retirement, his role as an educator did not end. Whether it be as a docent with the Chicago Architecture Center, a coach for middle school basketball, or quizzing his cherished grandchildren about geography, Tom was always seeking out knowledge and sharing it with others. He loved history and traveled to many National Parks and battle fields but only visited 47 of the 50 states. A lifelong Southsider and Cubs fan, Tom embodied the virtues of Chicago; strength, community, compassion, and humor. He had the uncanny ability to talk to anyone and make them feel at home. If you were lucky enough to be a student in his school, a player on his team, a tourist on his Architecture tour, or just randomly seated next to him at the bar you walked away entertained and enlightened. You also were sure to hear why Chicago was one of the world’s great cities and how wonderful and talented his grandkids were. He was “Grandad” to those kids, an endless source of games, jokes, treats and laughter. If you gave him 2 paperclips, a playing card and a piece of gum, Grandad would conjure up some game that would keep all the neighborhood kids rapt with attention. His Memorial will be October 5, 2025 from 1:30 to 4:30 P.M. at More Brewing Company, 126 S. Villa Avenue, Villa Park, Illinois 60181. Parking: on the street or a dedicated lot behind the brewery also Public parking north of the brewery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations are made to Brother Rice High School, Chicago, Il. The family has created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories, photos, and videos. For those of you that would have attended services and would like to express your condolences please click on the "Share A Memory" link above and you can leave a message. If you wish to send a Sympathy Card, please feel free to send it to Morizzo Funeral Home, 2550 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, 60169 c/o the Family; we will gladly forward it on to the family. For further information please contact the Morizzo Funeral Directors at 847.752.6444. Arrangements entrusted to Morizzo Funeral Home and Cremation Services, at 2550 West Hassell Road, (Northeast corner at Barrington Road), Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169. https://www.morizzofuneralhome.com/monuments-and-headstones/memorials-monuments-and-headstones

Mr. Thomas Savick of Elk Grove Village

December 30, 1949 - August 14, 2025