Cathy L. Savieo

Cathy L. Savieo, age 71, of Fort Wayne, IN passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024.  Born on February 1, 1953, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of the late James and Opal Mae (Bricker) Hamrick. Cathy was married to her husband, James “Jim” Savieo for 47 years.  Taking care of her family was her most important job.  She enjoyed gardening, playing softball, swimming, and spending time at the beach in the sun.  Cathy loved to take walks and enjoy nature, especially at the lake.   Above all, she loved her family and cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren.  She will be remembered for her friendly, outgoing, “Chatty Cathy” personality.  Cathy’s family will deeply miss her great sense of humor, as she was often the “trickster” and practical joker of the family.  Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Jim Savieo; children, Stefanie Savieo, Brian (Ashley) Savieo, Michael (Beth) Savieo, Michelle Savieo, and Misty (Dave) Volmerding; grandchildren, Jessica Savieo, John Savieo, Brandon Volmerding, Kierstin Volmerding, Jackie Savieo, and Wyatt Savieo; great-grandson, Colby Volmerding; brother, James (Linda) Hamrick; and sister, Patricia (Hollitte) Greene.  Cathy was preceded in death by her parents.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 15, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 10700 Aboite Center Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804 with visitation one hour prior.  Visitation will also be held from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805 with a Rosary beginning at 2:30 p.m.  Cathy will be laid to rest at Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne.  Memorials can be written to Eleos Hospice Care and Lutheran Life Villages.  Condolences can be left at www.divinemercyfuneralhome.com for the family.