Jeffrey Charles Savitsky

Jeffrey Charles Savitsky

73, of Zionsville, passed away September 22, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Carole Savitsky; children, Kenneth (Kristen Beanblossom) Savitsky, Douglas (Erika Skoe) Savitsky; grandchildren, Greta and Foster Savitsky; brother, Stewart (Renata) Savitsky; and sister Selma Savitsky.

Jeffrey was born on June 8, 1945, in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Israel and Rose Savitsky. He and his wife Carole, high school sweethearts in Bay Shore, NY, recently gathered with family and friends to celebrate fifty years of marriage. Jeffrey enjoyed traveling, spending time on the beach, playing tennis, scuba diving, reading historical novels, watching movies, telling bad jokes, and spending time with his family. He was known for being exceptionally selfless and generous. He loved his grandchildren, who knew him as "Big Bub." His family also knew him as "el estante."

Jeffrey attended Union College in Schenectady, NY, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He received his Ph.D. in psychology from Vanderbilt University and his J.D. from Indiana University, and was a Professor of Psychology at Purdue University, where he conducted research and taught classes related to clinical psychology and the law. Later, he founded the Institute for Public Safety Personnel, Inc., in Indianapolis, where he worked with police and fire departments around the country to develop and implement hiring and promotion processes. Jeffrey was active in his support of political candidates and causes related to civil rights and social justice. He served as president of the Lafayette chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union.

A Memorial service will be held Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at 6:30 P.M., with visitation from 5:30 P.M. until the time of service, at the A.R.N. Funeral & Cremation Services, 11411 N. Michigan Rd., Zionsville, IN 46077. A separate service will be held for friends and family on Long Island, NY.

Jeffrey died of ALS, and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to ALS Association, http://www.alsa.org, or to Planned Parenthood, https://www.plannedparenthood.org/.

Friends may leave a memory or message of condolence by visiting the online obituary at www.arnmortuary.com.