Domenic Joseph Savino

Domenic J. Savino, 100, of Bristol passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025, surrounded by his family at the Rhode Island Veterans Home. He was the husband of the late Catherine “Kitty” (Palumbo).

A lifelong Bristolian, he was the son of the late Joseph and Lucy (Capone) Savino.

In 1944 Domenic entered the United States Navy Armed Guard. He served aboard two Liberty ships as a forward gunner during World War II. His ships made six slow and dangerous Atlantic crossings and 12 vital and perilous trips to the beaches of France on D-Day and in the ensuing months. He brought troops and equipment to Utah and Omaha Beaches and Cherbourg, France while under constant enemy attack from land, sea, and air. He was also on the convoy known as the “Red Ball Express” which supplied General Patton. He received the European and American Campaign medals with valor, the WW ll Victory Medal and combat action ribbon.

After the war, Domenic returned to Bristol to marry Emily (Principe). Together they had two devoted daughters Kathleen and Donna whom he would forever be proud to introduce. After Emily passed in 1970, he later married “Kitty”. They enjoyed 48 wonderful and fulfilling years together before her passing. Domenic was employed by Bristol Manufacturing, Converse Rubber, PF Industries, and Miner Industries as the factory changed over the years. He was a respected production supervisor, designer, and maintenance engineer. He was part of the team that designed and manufactured basketball sneakers for Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell.

In 2010, Domenic was issued the Navy Armed Guard Award by the State of Rhode Island. In 2021, he was accompanied by his grandson Domenic, on an “Honor Flight RI” for WW II veterans to the nation’s service memorials. He continued to lead an active social life at the RI Veterans Home until his passing.

Domenic was a talented artist and fine craftsman. He enjoyed metalwork, wood carving and boat building. His family was his biggest love. He was a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and uncle. His caring, wisdom, and general good nature will be greatly missed by all.

Domenic is survived by his daughters: Kathleen DuPont and Donna Murgo (Nicholas); his grandchildren: Domenic Murgo and Gabriel Murgo (Stephanie); his great grandchildren: Zachary and Zoey Murgo; nephews, nieces, and extended family. He also leaves his loyal friends and caring staff at the Rhode Island Veterans Home.

Domenic was preceded in death by his wives: Catherine “Kitty Savino and Emily Savino, his parents: Joseph and Lucy; and his siblings: Gabriel J. Savino, Zena L. Trudell, Roseanne R Heisey and Joseph D Savino Jr.

Visiting Hours will be held at Sansone Funeral Home, 192 Wood Street, Bristol on Friday, August 1, 2025, from 4:00-7:00 PM. His funeral service from Sansone will begin at 9:00 AM on Saturday, August 2nd with a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 141 Sate Street, Bristol at 10:00 AM. He will be laid to rest with Military Honors at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Chestnut Street, Bristol.

In lieu of flowers please send contributions to Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church.