Phillip Savittieri

Phillip Savittieri, a wonderful husband, father and grandfather passed away March 30, 2013, at the age of 86.

Phillip was born in Newark, N.J. on April 29, 1926. In the early 40’s, his mother and father moved them to Paradise Valley, Ariz. where they started a custom home building company, Paramount Builders, and opened a butcher shop and grocery store.

Phillip, along with his father and brothers, built many homes across the Valley and he was one of the very first builders in Paradise Valley and Fountain Hills.

In 1951, he married his “lover,” Mary Diana and they settled down in the Arcadia district. By 1971, Phillip had four children and decided to move his family to Fountain Hills where he became very influential in the development of the town. Here, he started Saville Contractors and built the first ‘duplex’ and many of the homes and commercial buildings.

Phillip was very active within the community, including with the Chamber of Commerce, the Fountain Hills Builders Association and the Arizona State University organization.

He would always stop to chat with anyone at any time. You could always find him at the local Bashas’ talking with employees and mingling throughout.

Papa, as he was lovingly called, was proud of his family and will be dearly missed by those who knew him. He was a kind, gentle and caring man who could always put a smile on anyone’s face.

He loved to grocery shop, go out for breakfast, attend ASU football games, and dance and travel with his “lover.”

Phillip is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Diana; his children, TerrylLynne, Allyson Corcodel, Chris (Susan), Kimberly Morgan (JL); grandchildren, Tiffany (Chris), Troy, Franco, and Sam and one great-grandchild.

Services were set for Tuesday, April 2, 2013 in Fountain Hills. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to Hospice of the Valley.