Alexandru Savanyu
January 26, 1941 - April 28, 2021
Alexandru Savanyu, 80, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 surrounded by his family at his home in Vernon Hills, IL. Alex was born on January 26, 1941 in Romania and came to the United States in 1971, living in Vernon Hills since 1985. He was the owner of Bowhart Corp. kitchen equipment repair for many years, was a pilot, enjoying flying small planes and was an avid beekeeper, taking great pride in his honeybee’s. Surviving is his son, Alex Savayu, Jr.; 2 nieces, Ildiko and Renata (Sorin) & their children, Anita & Eric and Maddie and by sisters in Romania, Maria, Ana, Elizabeth, Florica, Teresa, Irina & their families. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, April 30, 2021 at Burnett-Dane Funeral Home, 120 W. Park Ave. (Rt. 176, one block West of Milwaukee Ave.) in Libertyville. Funeral Services will be held Saturday at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at Lakeside Cemetery in Libertyville. For info: 847-362-3009 or share a memory at www.burnettdane.com.
Alexandru Savanyu, 80, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 surrounded by his family at his home in Vernon Hills, IL. Alex was born on January 26, 1941 in Romania and came to the United States in 1971, living in Vernon Hills since 1985.... View Obituary & Service Information