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Elliott WAHLE Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Elliott WAHLE
27 Entries
Susan Trask
September 14, 2023
Very sad to hear of Elliot´s passing. My condolences to Helene and the family. He was one of the good guys.
Susan Trask
Dan Hlavaty
February 26, 2022
Helene,
Please accept my condolences on the passing of Elliott. He was a great businessman and wonderful human being. He taught me many things, chief among them how to conduct oneself with restraint, dignity and respect for all. A magnificent leader, he was dignified without being aloof; elegant without being pretentious; fun without being a jokester; positive without being a Pollyanna; much of what I evolved into as a leader I learned simply by watching, listening and talking with Elliott. RIP to a true friend and mentor.
Fran (Contardo) McClelland
September 6, 2021
To the Wahle family, I happened to receive notice of a new entry in Elliott's Legacy Book, and I couldn't help thinking, this is the first Rosh Hashanah without your beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother. I read over the marvelous and inspiring comments made by so many friends who were distraught at losing him. The praise doesn't surprise me at all. When I worked side-by-side with him at Rider College in the 70's, I could see how focused he was on achieving his obviously great accomplishments. But more significantly, Elliott had a good heart. When I was hospitalized for problems with my blood-sugar, he and his roommate Greg visited me. I was so uplifted and touched by that gesture. Later on, I gave him a book, "The Family of Man" as both a thankyou and a wedding gift. Some people make indelible impressions on your mind, and he was one of them. May he continue to rest in peace. God bless all of you, Fran (Contardo) McClelland
Chris Tambakis
September 2, 2021
To my dismay, I recently became aware of Elliott's passing. It has been many years since we first met in business while he was at Dylex. He was a terrific leader and I considered myself fortunate to have intersected with him at such an early part of my career. While the years have passed, his positive impact on me has not diminished. I believe this is the root of what we contribute in life. Thank you Elliott. Rest in peace.
Frances McClelland
March 7, 2021
I remember working at Rider College library with Elliott as my 'student helper' back in the early 70's. He had a wonderful smile and a great sense of humor, using his break-time to phone his beloved Helene. I haven't been in touch for years, which I now regret, but I'd always check online to view the many accomplishments in his life. I looked forward to the nights we'd spend working the Circulation Desk since he was not just great company, but a solid worker. May he rest in peace ! Sincerely, Frances (Contardo) McClelland
Frank MacGrath
February 5, 2021
I got to know Elliott through the Dr. Jay Foundation. He was a terrific person to work with, always very supportive and helpful and so positive.
My condolences to Helene and the Wahle family.
February 1, 2021
A truly great leader, an even better person. He will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Genito and Deanna
Barbara Hall
February 1, 2021
My sincere condolences. Very sad news that one of the great ones is gone. Elliot had this beautiful smile which made everyone feel appreciated. Elliot made such an impression on me very early in my career with ToysRUs. Thank you for getting me started on the right path and for always demonstrating the importance of listening and being present.
Teddy Nemoy
January 31, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Teddy Nemoy
January 31, 2021
Tonight a friend told me about Elliot’s passing. I am so sorry and shocked ..
Elliot hired me when Tiys R us was first opening. I was one of his first hires.
He said to me: “I don’t know where I’m going to put you, but I like you “ and he hired me and helped me move up. Any oppurtunity that he could push my way , he did.
He was smart, kind, giving, sensitive , interesting, full of life like a kid and hardworking.
To Helene and your whole family, I’m so sorry for your loss.
Ted Nemoy. .
Louie Masciangelo & Family
January 31, 2021
I wish to express my sincerest condolences to the Wahle family. Not only was Elliot an incredible leader who helped lay the foundation for Toys R Us Canada, he was also an honest, truthful and inspiring person. Thank you for the opportunity you provided me. You will not be forgotten and will be missed by many. Thoughts and prayers
Louie Masciangelo & Family
Tom Hughes
January 31, 2021
It is with great sadness that I receive this news of Elliot’s passing. Throughout the time I worked with Elliot at Toys R Us, I always admired his confidence and leadership. Patience and compassion were also traits that Elliot had in abundance, especially as far as I was concerned. I also remember his devotion to his family. I remember one conversation with Elliot, prior to his leaving for Dylex, where we spoke about our families and his entire face glowed as he talked about his kids. There was such evident pride. To his family and his closest friends, I give my most heartfelt condolences for your loss. He was an exceptional man. A great loss.
Hal Ross
January 31, 2021
I was a supplier to Toys R Us , Elliott Wahle was unique - not only intelligent but compassionate. He will be sorely missed. Hal Ross
Tal Smith
January 30, 2021
I first met Elliott in 1974 when he fulfilled his dream of working for the New York Yankees. That began a lifelong friendship that endured even when our career paths diverged. I have such great memories of Elliott. What a wonderful man - so intelligent, so kind, so thoughtful, so caring - but always humble with a great sense of humor. He will be greatly missed.
Tal Smith, Sugar Land, Texas
Connstance Allen
January 30, 2021
My deepest condolences, praying for strength for his family
Sharrona Pearl
January 30, 2021
Helene, Melissa, and Elyse: I am so sorry to hear this terribly sad news. I will always remember Elliott's generosity, and good cheer. Your family's kindness and support when I really needed it has always meant a huge amount to me, and I will be forever appreciative of the warmth you extended to me.
Ofelia Hogel
January 30, 2021
I agree! He was the best President! I remember when we first moved to the new building it was raining and at that time I didn’t drive and the bus only stopped at Jane and Langstaff. There was two of us and he stopped to give us a ride to the office. I never met him till that day an$ asked where he worked, and he laughed and said ...really ! You don’t know who I am? Then he replied with his hand out “ Elliote Wahle” I was so embarrassed. He was a people person and a great leader. RIP Elliote
Rob Schulz
January 30, 2021
RIP Elliott.
It was both an hour and a privilege to work with you in getting TRU off the ground in 1984. Your leadership and people skills were integral in the successes we achieved.
Sympathies and condolences to family and friends....
Patricia (Pat) Bowlin
January 30, 2021
Elliott was a very good man. He was President of Toys RUs Canada when we came up from the States to open the market. He will be missed.
Monika Merz
January 30, 2021
My condolences to Helene and the family. Elliott will always be a legend in the toy world laying the foundation for Toys R Us in Canada. I was privileged to follow in his foot steps and will remember him as a consummate gentleman. Monika Merz
Helena Istiloglu
January 30, 2021
Elliott was one of the best leaders I ever worked for. As I started at Toys R Us as a cashier and worked myself to Store Director, when ever he visited he made such a positive impact on me. I remember one visit as I was unloading a truck for a new store opening, hands dirty he came into the truck and put his hand out to shake mine, I didn't want to as my hands were dirty, he said he didn't care and shook my hand. I have so many fond memories of him and all his visits. He came to the store once he had grown a beard I remember telling him I didn't like it,
we had a good laugh. May he RIP we have lost a good man. To the family my deepest condolence, sorry for you loss. He will always be remembered. Elyse sorry for your loss of your father, he was very special.
Tom Norwell
January 30, 2021
Helene, I am devastated by Elliott's passing and offer Judy and my heartfelt condolences to you and the girls. He was my mentor and my friend. There wasn't a professional or personal milestone in my life that I did not share or ask for advise on. He was ALWAYS there for us. He was magnanimous, eloquent, sincere and always present. A gentleman. He will be missed.
Terry O'Malley
January 30, 2021
Elliott gave us great support when we owned the St.Catharines Stompers .the Jays Single A affiliate. He was a joy to be with and a smart, compassionate man. With a fine sense of humour. Condolences to the family.
George Irwin
January 30, 2021
Helene my condolences to you and the girls. He was good friend. Sorry for your loss. George
Jerry Smith
January 30, 2021
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Wahle family. I knew Elliott from his first day at TRU. Fair, honest and a total Mensch! A pleasure to work with and fun to play with too at ball games and tennis matches. He lead TRU as an incredible leader. Respected by all. Way too young, especially for a guy who rarely took an escalator when stairs were right there. He would bound up those stairs 2 at a time making fun of everyone still standing on the escalator. He had a rough ride at Dylex yet made incredible and hard decisions. A leader in every sense of the way. He will be sadly missed by everyone he touched. I know I will miss him. Too young to pass. Rest in Peace my friend. Best to all. Jerry Smith
Jim Scarfone
January 30, 2021
My heartfelt condolences to Helene and the Wahle family. I am so sorry for your loss. Elliot hired me in 1984 to help open Toys "R" Us in Canada and he became an extraordinary leader, a kind human being and a friend. We both spend many years with intersecting careers at TRU but every time we saw each other it felt like we had just been together. i will miss Elliott :(
COLONEL77
January 29, 2021
WE WISH TO OFFER OUR MOST SINCERE AND HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY, ALL OTHER RELATIVES, HIS MANY BUSINESS ASSOCIATES AND LIFELONG FRIENDS UPON THE DEPARTURE FROM THE SCENE OF ELLIOTT WAHLE.
ELLIOTT WAS A TRULY FINE INDIVIDUAL WHO ANYONE WHO EVER KNEW HIM OR SPOKE WITH HIM SOON DISCOVERED.
HE IS YET ANOTHER WHO LEFT LONG BEFORE HE SHOULD HAVE.
REMEMBRANCE
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