Reina Saval of Revere passed away peacefully on June 2, 2010 at the age of 97. Reina was born in Chelsea but was a life long resident of Revere. She attended the Revere schools and was a graduate of Revere High School. Reina was also a graduate of Burdett College. She was a very active member of her community. She was Past President of the Sisterhood of Congregation Tifereth Israel of Revere, Past President of New England Sinai Hospital Ladies Auxiliary and Past President of the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home Ladies Auxiliary. Reina was also Past President and Past Treasurer of the Ladies Auxiliary Post 161 Jewish War Veterans and Past President of the Jewish Women’s International. She was a life member of Hadassah and a member of the Revere Council of Elder Affairs. Reina was also an active member of Congregations 420 at the Jack Satter House. Reina was a life long fan of the Boston Red Sox and one of the few people who were able to see the Red Sox win three World Series Championships.
Reina was the beloved wife of the late Samuel G. Saval. She was the devoted mother of Jerald Saval and his wife Merle and the late Ilene Saval. She was the dear sister of Dr. Ralph R. Fritz and his wife Edith, the late Barney Fritz, the late I. Robert Fritz, and the late Gertrude Michelson. Reina was the loving grandmother of Malina Mindell and her husband Paul, Daniel Saval, and Jon Saval. She is also survived by her two great grandchildren, Boaz and Ayla.
Services will be held at the Torf Funeral Chapel, 151 Washington Ave., Cary Sq., Chelsea on Friday June 4, 2010 at 11:00 AM. Interment in Everett. Memorial observance will be held at the Jack Satter House 9th floor, following the interment until 5:00 PM and Sunday 12:00 noon until 5:00 PM. Donations in her memory may be made to The Jack Satter House Tenants Association 420 Revere Beach Blvd. Revere, MA 02151, Hallmark Health VNA and Hospice 178 Savin St. Suite 300 Malden, MA 02148, or to Cong. 420, 420 Revere Beach Blvd. Revere, MA 02151.