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Siegfried Wauro Obituary
Scottsdale - March 10, 1935 - October 21, 2019 Siegfried ("Ziggy") Leopold Wauro, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019, in Scottsdale, Arizona, surrounded by his family.
Ziggy was born on March 10, 1935, in Nieder-Ullersdorf, Germany, to Max and Selma Wauro. In 1954, after completing a butcher apprenticeship in Stuttgart, Ziggy emigrated to Toronto, Canada, where he met his future wife, Marie. In 1957, Ziggy and Marie opened their first store together and called it "Tip Top Meat Market".
Ziggy and Marie married in January 1962, and they were blessed with five children: Robert, Darlene, Michelle, Christina and Jacquelyne.
Ziggy and Marie opened five stores of their own before Ziggy joined Galen Weston's food empire. Tip Top Meat Market then became known as "Ziggy's Fantastic Foods" and grew to 48 stores.
Fueled by a desire to spend more time with his family, Ziggy retired from the food industry in 1978. That year, Ziggy and Marie moved their family to Arizona. Investing in real estate became Ziggy's new passion.
Although his formal education was limited, Ziggy loved learning new things and was a perpetual student. He stayed up-to-date on world events, politics, the Arizona real estate industry and the stock market
Ziggy's faith was a cornerstone in his life. He and Marie worshipped at St. Patrick Catholic Community in Scottsdale.
Ziggy is survived by his wife, Marie Wauro (nee Ermellini); children Darlene Wauro, Michelle Glessner (John), Christina Dooley (John) and Jacquelyne Segura; and grandsons Matthew Dooley (Jordan), Nicholas Dooley (Rachel), Tyler Bruggman, Robert Wauro, Jr., Marcus Segura, Justin Segura, Thomas Wauro, Timothy Wauro, and Anthony Segura; sister-in-law, Ingrid Wauro; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, his beloved son Robert and his brother Wolfgang.
Ziggy was loved by many, and he will be truly missed. Ziggy will always be remembered for his spirit and love of life, talking to everyone he encountered and his compassion and willingness to help others.
A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2019, at 11:30 a.m., at St. Patrick Catholic Community, 10815 North 84th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, in Ziggy's memory, to Barrow's Neurological Foundation, the American Heart Association or JDRF.
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Myra Johnson
November 3, 2019
Dear Wauro Family- It was a pleasure meeting such a amazing family. So supportive, loving and a blessing to be around. Boy do I miss that smile of Ziggy's. He was such a story teller. He adored his family we talked for hours about how proud he was of everyone. Those grandsons of his were always willing to step up. He was so happy to see them as they visited often. Marie, Jackie, Darlene, Christina and family my prayers are with you.
Tony Werstler
November 2, 2019
Ziggy, I'll miss our almost daily conversations checking in on your property and you ending every call with "God bless you Anton and God bless your beautiful family" I will see it to the finish line Zig and make you proud. You will be missed....
John Nichols
November 2, 2019
I had the great pleasure to visit Ziggy many times in the nursing home praying and bringing him Communion. He was always delightful and charming, filled with joy and warm laughter. I will never forget him. I appreciated the opportunity to attend his service today at St Patrick's. Thanks for the testaments from his daughters. What a wonderful husband, father, and friend!
November 1, 2019
Siggi brought me to Toronto in 1973 from Switzerland
.I have very fond memories of a man full of Life and Entrepreneurial Spirit .
I had the pleasure to work for Siggi at Yorkdale in the Production ,I will never forget the day he asked me, after being in the country for about 3 weeks;
"Hey Franzl ,want to work in the Store .?"
So I did Yorkdale ,Fairview ,Scarborough
,Bayshore in Ottawa,Billingsbridge ,Carling Avenue ,Superstore Merivale and Baseline .
Opened my own Store in Peterborough in 1983 .
Siggi ,Danke schoen
To theWauro Family ,our sincere condolences
Franz Roessl and Family
Peterbrough ,Ontario
Jacquelyne Segura
October 30, 2019
Dad I truly miss you so much. I still can't believe you are not here. You were my very best friend and you loved us all so much. I miss our talks more than anything. I could tell you anything and you gave the best advice. I'm lost without you.
I love you always and forever ❤
Jacquelyne Segura
October 30, 2019
My dad was my best friend. It still doesnt feel real to me. He was so kind and happy and positive and loved his family more than anything. I sure miss our talks dad. I love you forever and ever.
American Heart Association
October 29, 2019
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Wayne Wauro
October 29, 2019
As a child, I had many great memories of my Uncle Ziggy, a larger than life person who was always smiling and full of life.
Ziggy and my father (Wolfgang 'Max' Wauro), seemed to enjoy each other's company as brothers, and later in business too.
I remember as a young child going with my Dad (Max),to the 'Store' in Yorkdale Mall (of Toronto, ON) to do the 'books' and sometimes I would get a treat too!
It was always fun to visit with Ziggy, Marie, and all my cousins in Mississauga and in King City, ON and we all had lots of adventures, fun, and games while visiting them.
To Aunt Marie and all my cousins ... I'm so sorry to hear of your loss; god bless you and your families.
Our deepest sympathies to you and all your families.
With love and understanding,
Wayne Wauro, Susan Adams-Wauro,
and Perrin
October 28, 2019
My condolences are extended as you mourn the loss of your dear loved one. May you find comfort and strength to cope during this trying time. (Psalm 90:10)
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