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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2025

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF ROGER A. SAVINI

     Introduced By: Senators Murray, Thompson, and Paolino

     Date Introduced: June 20, 2025

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

     WHEREAS, It is with deep sadness that this Senate of the State of Rhode Island has

learned of the passing of Roger A. Savini of North Smithfield. Mr. Savini was the beloved

husband of Micheline Savini for 51 years; and

     WHEREAS, Roger Savini was born in Woonsocket, a son of the late Arthur William and

Jeanne Ledoux Savini. Roger Savini and his wife, Micheline, were successful entrepreneurs who

owned the popular Savini's Restaurant and Ciro's Tavern in Woonsocket. Both establishments

were known for being family-friendly gathering places that provided high-quality food at

reasonable prices; and

     WHEREAS, Prior to his purchase of Savini's restaurant in 1980, Mr. Savini worked at

General Motors and had a successful career as a real estate broker. Mr. Savini also owned, with

his wife, Chipman's Corner and Fairnount St. Fish & Chip restaurants, and a local laundromat;

and

     WHEREAS, Roger Savini was always on the go and was a constant presence within his

communities. If he was not at his own restaurants, he could be found spending time at the local

social clubs such as the Italian Workingman's Club, Cercle Laurier, the Elks and the St. Joseph's

Veterans Association. Mr. Savini was an accomplished blackjack player, and was a regular visitor

with his friends to Atlantic City and Las Vegas. He also enjoyed his annual family vacations to

the Island of Aruba, and spending quality time with his children and grandchildren; and

     WHEREAS, In addition to his wife, Micheline, Roger Savini is survived by his

daughters, Jill Andrea Moylan, and Gina Marie Savini Fague and her husband, Jeffery Fague, and

his grandchildren, Makenna Marie, Emelia Marie, Hanna Marie Moylan, Nico Savini and Giada

Savini Fague. Mr. Savini also leaves behind his sisters Elaine Savini, and Nancy Davidge and her

husband, Billy Davidge, along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Savini was

predeceased by his brother, Robert Savini and his wife, Karen Savini; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby expresses its deepest

condolences to the Savini Family on the passing of Roger A. Savini; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Mrs. Micheline Savini and Family.

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