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Wayne R. Siligo

Alameda, California

1943 - 2022

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Wayne R. SiligoJune 6, 1943 - February 15, 2022Resident of Alameda, CAA long time resident of Alameda and Alameda Elks lodge member, Wayne was a prolific professional musician who played a multiplex of instruments, guitar being his number one love. Wayne was known throughout the Bay Area and...

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Janet, I am very sorry to hear about Wayne's passing. My wife Karen also passed away February 6th, 2022 so I know your pain. Wayne brought us so much joy performing at Papillons. May he rest in Peace. Mark

Wayne was always a bright spot during my time teaching at CSB. We so enjoyed his concerts, both on campus and at conferences. My deepest condolences to his entire extended family. I hope to play with him in heaven. Until then, we will miss him here on earth.

A tree is being planted in Wayne's memory, via GreerMortuary.com's Tribute Wall, with the following tribute: "To Wayne Siligo, the great planter, cultivator, and nurturer of love and light and hope, in gratitude for all that you have given us. And in comfort and solace to Janet, Tony, and the Barrett and Lucasey Families"

My memories of Wayne are from his many years of coming with the School for the Blind band to the Holiday Party for the California Department of Education in Sacramento. It became a tradition that they would be there, a real treat to hear and watch the delightful musicians with their band leader and teacher Wayne Silago. His love of what he did was evident in the hearing and the seeing of their music and faces during their performances. I attended every year and sat in the room where one could...