Celebrating the life of
Michael (Mike) Edward Ware, Sr.
May 25, 1934 - August 05, 2025
Michael (Mike) Edward Ware, Sr. died peacefully on August 5, 2025 at the age of 91.
He was born on May 25, 1934 in Savannah, GA to John DeWitt and Mary Whalen Ware. Mike attended Sacred Heart School and was a graduate of Benedictine Military School where he was captain of the football team, a game he truly loved his entire life. Mike worked as an Electrician for 44 years as an IBEW Union electrician working on many prominent commercial construction projects in the Savannah area.
Mike was a an incredibly kind, thoughtful, and quietly humorous man who loved everyone he met and never had an ill word for anyone. He was a devoted husband to the love of his life, Elizabeth, and an amazing hero to his four cherished children.
Mike is preceded in death by his adoring wife of 63 years, Elizabeth; his dear daughter, Anne Ware Lewis; his parents, John and Mary Ware; sister, Rosemary Ware; brothers, Jack Ware (Madge), Rev. Joseph Ware, Jerry Ware, and Tommy Ware (Agnes).
He is survived by a son, Michael Edward Ware, Jr.; daughters, Mary Ware Jacobs (Greg) and Megan Ware Coomer (Stephen); son-in-law, Brad Lewis; grandchildren, Kevin and Kyle Lewis, Maddie Carter (Ty), Caroline Coomer, Savannah and Peyton Ware, and Jack and Emma Jacobs; sister-in-law, Kathleen Powers Sanfilippo (Bob); brother-in-law, Hank Richardson; and many wonderful nieces and nephews.
A special thank you to the wonderful and loving caregivers at Savannah Square, Candler Hospital, and Hospice Savannah who treated Mike like family.
Visitation and Rosary will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Burial immediately following in Hillcrest Abbey East Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Benedictine Military School, Blessed Sacrament Church, or Hospice Savannah, 1352 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah, GA 31406.
"A life well lived is a precious gift Of hope and strength and grace, From someone who has made our world A brighter, better place" I will always remember Mr Ware's smile. What a good man and a wonderful father and husband. He will be missed but not forgotten. Our deepest respects to the family.
- Steve and Sharon Fogarty, Atlantic Beach, FL
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE WARE FAMILY
- JOHN JACOBS, MARIETTA , GA
You are truly going to be missed l will never forget about you.
- Shenita, Savannah, GA
Sad to hear of the passing of such a gentle man. He was a loving husband to my dear cousin.
- Terence Powers Jr, Sprinfgfield, VA
I was so sorry to hear of the death of Michael Ware. My thoughts and prayers are offered for his family.
- Mary Anne Butler, Tybee Islnd, GA
Mr. Ware was a kind and wonderful person. He and his family have and still do mean much to our community. Rest in Peace
- Mike Kenny, Savannah, GA
Mike and my brother, Bill Cunningham, were classmates at Benedictine Military School, Class of 1952. Mike always remembered Bill as a good friend and fellow Cadet. I remember Mike and Elizabeth, a beautiful couple. My sympathy to the family.
- Nancy Cunningham, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Visitation
- 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Sat, August 09, 2025
- Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
-
1003 East Victory Drive (map)
Savannah GA 31405 - 912-356-6980
- Mass of Christian Burial
- 11:00 a.m. on Sat, August 09, 2025
- Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
-
1003 East Victory Drive (map)
Savannah GA 31405 - 912-356-6980
- Burial
- on Sat, August 09, 2025
- Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park
-
1600 Wheaton Street (map)
Savannah GA 31404 - 912-234-3458
