Lewis A. Savoy Jr.

SHARON — Lewis A. Savoy Jr., 21, died unexpectedly at home on Aug.  27, 2015, in Sharon.  

Born on Jan. 26, 1994, at Sharon Hospital, Lewis was a loving son, brother and nephew.  

He was a 2012 Graduate of Oliver Wolcott Technical High School in Torrington, where he studied automotive collision, repair and refinishing.  

Lewis also reached the rank of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 24 of Sharon.  

He worked for Flood Sanitation.  

Lewis is survived by his father, Lewis Savoy Sr. of Dover Plains; a brother, Ryan Savoy of Dover Plains; his mother, Ericka Simmons of Sharon; a sister, Darcy Ann Smith of Catskill, N.Y.; and Emily-Lou Savoy and Damien Wagoner, both of Wingdale, N.Y.; and several additional friends and loved ones.  

Funeral services were held Sept.  1 at the Sharon Methodist Church. Burial will be held at the family’s convenience.  

Memorial donations may be made to  the family through the Kenny Funeral Home, P.O. Box 12, Sharon, CT 06069.

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