Jill Savignano, 50, of Hopkinton, MA passed away Saturday August 4th at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Needham, she was the step daughter of Ted Valpey Jr. and daughter of the late Frances Katy Valpey. Jill was the loving wife of John Savignano for 26 years and devoted mother of John A. Savignano. A resident of Hopkinton for 25 years, she was an avid gardener, but most importantly will be remembered for her passion to help others in need and her sponsorship of many foster children over several years. In addition to her husband, son, and step father, she is survived by one sister, Jennifer Greymont and her husband Alfred of New Durham, NH; sister in law; Gladys Walsh and her late husband Jeff Walsh of Needham; niece, Jackie Greymont - Weathers and her husband Zachary; nephew; Anthony Walsh; mother in law; Doreen Nazzari; and several step sisters and step brothers along with many other loving family members. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, Aug. 8th at 10:00am in the Chapel of the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St. in Ashland with burial to follow in Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Hopkinton. Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 4:00-7:00 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 460 Totten Pond Road, Waltham, MA 02451