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Matthew Savage, 57, Advertising Executive

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Matthew E. Savage on Sunday, March 30, 2014.

Matthew, a resident of Darien, and Creative Director at TPN, New York, was born in Tulsa, OK on Jan. 13, 1957, the first child of the late CB and Sue Savage.

Matt was a father, husband, brother and beloved friend to many. He was a writer, a musician, a singer and actor, a lover of film, theater and music. 

A graduate of the University of Tulsa, Matt began his career as a writer at Davis and Nauser Advertising. He worked as a writer and creative director at advertising agencies across the country, including DMB&B in New York and the Integer Group in Dallas.

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He is survived by his dear wife Lisa and their son Jack Matthew of Darien, and daughter Jessica and son-in-law Sean Cronin of Alexandria, VA, as well as two brothers, a sister, and many loving in laws, nieces, nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Jack Matthew's college fund at: CollegeAmerica, ATTN: Steve Harris and Associates, 1701 North Collins Blvd., Suite 215, Richardson, TX 75080. Please add "FBO Jack Matthew Savage" in the memo line. If you feel compelled, Greenwich Orchids 203-661-5544 is handling floral arrangements.

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