GEORGE H. SAVELLA

George was a science teacher at North Kingstown High School for the past 10 years and was also the former owner of George's Lawncare, Inc.

He graduated from Cranston High School West; received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Roger Williams University in 1981; and graduated from Providence College Teaching Certification Program in 2000. He was a member of the Alpine Country Club, the N.E.A., past coach of Cranston Western Little League and past den leader in Pack 12 Cub Scouts, Cranston. An avid sports enthusiast, George was a fan of Notre Dame Football, PC Friars, Boston Red Sox and N.E. Patriots.

Besides his wife, he was the loving and devoted father of Francesca M. Savella and Thomas G. Savella; dear brother of Donna M. Carpenter and her husband Jeffrey of North Kingstown; dear son-in-law of Thomas and Concetta Caputo of Cranston, dear brother-in-law of Dr. Edward and Dr. Judith Caputo of Cranston; and loving uncle of Edward Caputo, Jr. and Brianna Caputo. George also leaves his best friend and companion Brady.

Funeral from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston on Thursday at 8:45 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Apostles Church, 800 Pippin Orchard Rd., Cranston at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at St. Ann Cemetery in Cranston.

VISITING HOURS WEDNESDAY, 4-8 p.m.