Nick Sava, who spent almost 50 years volunteering with the Oakmont Fire Company, has died from COVID-19 at age 65, writes Dan Cuellar at 6abc.com.

Sava picked up the virus two weeks ago and never recovered.

He had several leadership positions at Oakmont, rising to deputy chief. The community also knew him as a bartender at the Lamplighter and the Cheese Club.

“Everybody in Havertown knows Nick. He just was that kind of person. He was well loved, had a great sense of humor,” said longtime friend Janice Dea.

Sava dressed up as a clown to make the kids laugh at the fire company’s Santa Sunday.

“He was so popular in this community,” added Dea.

Sava was taken to Bryn Mawr Hospital where he was intubated, ending up on kidney dialysis.

Medical personnel at Bryn Mawr Hospital fought desperately to save him.

He passed away Monday morning. The Oakmont firehouse at 23 W. Benedict Ave. is draped in black in memory of Nick.

Oakmont Fire Company posted this message on its Facebook page: “Nick will be sorely missed by all of us at Oakmont, Rest easy Nick. We will never forget you or your dedicated volunteer service.”

Read more about Nick Sava at 6abc.com.