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Roland J. Savignano Veteran
January 31, 2019

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Roland J. Savignano, age 88, of Brockton, died peacefully January 31, 2019 at St. Joseph Manor. Roland was the husband of the late Theresa A. (Sullivan) (DiBari) Savignano. Lifelong of Brockton, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Adelina (Caruso) Savignano. Roland was a 1950 graduate of Brockton High School, and served with the Army during the Korean War. Roland had been a longtime employee of Fernandes Supermarket as a meat cutter, a trade he was proud of. Following his retirement from Fernandes, he was employed at Italian Kitchen.

Roland was an avid bowler and member of the Westgate Bowling League. He bowled two perfect games in his lifetime and is a member of the Brockton Bowling Hall of Fame. A proud Brocktonian known by many in the city, he was a longtime member of VFW Post 1046, Club National, Conte Club and Bertocci Club. He was a car enthusiast and maintained license plate number RS300 for many years. As a former athlete, he enjoyed sports trivia, and was a baseball, football and basketball fan. He also enjoyed summers at Brant Rock and growing vegetables for his home-cooked recipes. Most of all, he was known for his devotion to his family and for his work ethic.

Roland is survived by his children, John DiBari of Middleboro, Ellen Iolli of Lakeville, Gina Curtin of Brockton and Anthony Savignano of Cheshire, CT. He was grandfather of nine, great grandfather of three and uncle of several nieces and nephews. Roland was the brother of Gloria Almeida of Middleboro, Carol Ackerman of Florida and the late Victor and Nick Savignano.

Visiting Hours will be held in the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont Street (Rte 123) Brockton, Monday, February 4, 3-6pm, followed by a Funeral Service at 6pm. Burial will be held at a later date in Calvary Cemetery. Please consider donations in Roland’s name to Old Colony Hospice, 321 Manley Street, West Bridgewater, MA 02379.


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Conley Funeral & Cremation Service
138 Belmont Street
Brockton, MA 02301
508-586-0742