Fr. Michael “Mick” G. Savio

Born on February 14, 1957 in Queens, New York and was born into eternal life on August 30, 2017 at the age of 60. 

Father Savio began his priestly formation at St.Francis de Sales Major Seminary in 1987, and completed his studies in 1992. Father Savio was ordained to the priesthood on May 22, 1992, at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee, by Archbishop Rembert G. Weakland, OSB. Father Savio was appointed associate pastor on June 23, 1992, to serve St. Anthony Parish, Milwaukee, and on June 22, 1993, he was appointed associate pastor at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Milwaukee. Father was appointed to his first pastorate on January 1, 1999, serving Blessed Trinity Parish, Milwaukee. He was appointed pastor at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Milwaukee, on June 17, 2003 At the time of his death, Father was serving as shared administrator at St. James Parish, Mukwonago (appointed June 16, 2009) and St. Theresa Parish, Eagle (appointed June 19, 2012)

He is survived by his step-mother Georgene Savio; brothers Rocky (Becky) Savio and Thomas Savio; nieces and nephews Andrew, Serena, Dean, Michael (Carly), Elizabeth (Dan).  He was preceded in death by his father Gerard Savio and his mother Elizabeth Savio. 

Fr. Mick was an avid Milwaukee Brewer fan and loved to read.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 7th at St. James Catholic Church (830 E. Veterans Way, Mukwonago) from 3:00 PM until the time of Mass of Christian Burial at 6:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Fr. Mick’s memory to St. James Catholic Church in Mukwonago or St. Theresa Catholic Church in Eagle.