JACKSON – Patrick Saverino Jr. was a popular kid who grew up to be a charismatic young man who could light up the room with his heart and humor.
He was also fighting a disease that impacts millions of lives.
“Anybody you speak to, there’s somebody in their family who’s fighting addiction, whether it is drugs, alcohol, or gambling,” said his grandfather, Angelo Saverino. “He had this disease he just couldn’t shake.”
Patrick fought hard and got clean. And, for six years, he worked for Recovery Unplugged in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, helping others along the same journey.
Unfortunately, he lost his battle to addiction in 2022 at just 33 years old.
There were more than 300 people at his viewing, Angelo said. So many people said “he saved my life.”
Working in recovery, he helped countless people, and now his family wants to make sure he continues to help people.
“We’re continuing that legacy and that promise,” Angelo said. Patrick’s Promise raises funds for those who don’t have the means to recovery.
All the money they raise throughout the year goes to Recovery Unplugged to support people who want to make that important change in their life. They’ve supported 12 people so far.
An upcoming fundraiser will help the group in their efforts to finance more people going through recovery.
The 3rd annual Break A Club Golf Classic and Fundraiser will be held on Friday, October 10, at Westlake Golf & Country Club, 1 Pine Lake Circle, Jackson. Registration and light refreshments begin at noon. There’s a 1 p.m. shotgun start. Dinner is included.
The cost per golfer is $250.
For details, call Angelo Saverino at 908-433-1390.
