Stephen Savva

Stephen “Steve” Savva, age 90, of Queens, NY peacefully passed on Saturday, December 13, 2025, with the comfort of family by his side. Steve was residing in Wayne, NJ the past two years with his son and his family.

Steve was born to Savvas and Despina Georgion on September 22, 1935 and graduated from Stuyvesant High School in NYC. Both of his parents came from Rhodes Greece through Ellis Island with no more than their suitcase, where they later ventured to opening their own luncheonette.

Steve’s first job was working in his local butcher shop in the South Bronx where he met his first wife, Winnie. He spent his career with early mornings in a butcher/deli shop for 10 years before moving to wholesale at the Hunts Point Market in the Bronx. He worked in this field until he was 65 years old. After long work hours he enjoyed going to play paddle ball at Orchard Beach and Castle Hill Pool with his friends. He was known for his strong work ethic and many side hustles ranging from a vending machine route to selling gold jewelry. While enjoying his retirement he enjoyed traveling with his wife and friends to many memorable locations.

Steve enlisted with the Army National Guard at age 18, where he spent four years mainly in the kitchen feeding over 400 service members at a time. This is where he stumbled upon his love for cooking and spending time in the kitchen.

Steve was a devoted family man, father and husband. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Savva of 52 years where they lived in Whitestone, Queens with their toy poodle Ceasar. Before selling his home in Whitestone he enjoyed hosting his friends on his deck for barbecues and weekly card games. He also enjoyed playing pool, bowling leagues, betting at Belmont race track, golf, trips to Lake George, lunch with his friends and being the comedian of the group. Steve will be remembered by his never ending stream of jokes with any topic of conversation. It amazed all of his family and friends with his endless memory of jokes and childhood stories. He was a devoted new york sports team lover, putting in weekly bets with his Giants, Yankees, and Knicks team with his son, Nick. He was thrilled when fanduel betting came out so he did not need to call his bookie as often.

Steve was preceded in death by his older brothers George and Bundy. He is survived by his son from his first marriage, Nicholas Savva and Stephen Savva from his second marriage. He is also survived by his daughter in law Andrea Savva and grandchildren Karlee Owens, Haley Savva, Marc Laufer and great grandchildren Zanee, Lucius, and another baby boy arriving in February. Steve moved out of Whitestone in 2022 and into Nick and Andreas' home where they cared for him in his final years. They created many special memories together during these years including sitting on their deck in the summer with Bowie and Zowie, football sundays, tending to their vegetable garden, feeding the birds, audio books, sharing his family recipes including his famous twice baked potatoes, casino trips with his son, and many home cooked meals followed by his famous jokes. Haley and Karlee cherished the past years of quality time and conversations where he slowly became grandpa to all of their close friends. He enjoyed watching the success of his children and grandchildren as they grew through life and was happy to be apart of so many milestones.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Valley Hospital would be greatly appreciated. (or Nick Savva and Connor Owens Fanduel accounts, Go Giants!)