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David Sigafoos Obituary
Satellite Beach, FL
David (Siggy) Sigafoos, age 65, passed peacefully Sunday, August 25, 2013, at Holmes Regional Medical Center, due to a short battle of esophageal cancer, with his wife at his side.
Born in Easton, PA, he was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Helen Sigafoos; and son, Shawn Michael Sigafoos.
Survived by his wife of 45 years, Amalia (Amy) Sigafoos; brother, Ronald Sigafoos, and sister-in-law, Kim; two nieces, Ashley Sigafoos and Heather Marshal (Jeff); great nieces, Taryn and Kirsten Marshal. Our extended family, Devon Gillespie and his special little girl, Kirsten, who always reminded Siggy to stop and smell the roses.
Dave attended Penn State University, served in the US Navy, moving to Florida in 1971 and began his career in the hospitality business. Managing hotels in Lauderdale by the Sea, Kentucky Lake, Kansas City, Missouri, before moving to Brevard in 1979. Joining Triple T Inns, he was opening manager of The Holiday Inn Oceanfront and changing Brevard night life with Mr. Tease lounge with star entertainers, Ray Charles, Jan and Dean and more. In 1986, he was opening manager of The Cocoa Beach Hilton. In 1990, he opened Siggy's American Bar in Palm Bay.
During his 34 years in Brevard, Dave's generosity and involvement extended into many community events, serving in several board positions, including Space Coast Early Intervention, Cocoa Beach and Melbourne Chamber of Commerce, to name a few. He was a consistent sponsor of The Brevard Live Music Awards and most recently served on the board of The Joe Realino Memorial Fund. Dave was also involved with a British Charity, Destination Florida, bringing seriously ill children to Brevard for the time of their life. An avid sports fan, you could find him at every spring training game at Space Coast Stadium. He was an active member of the Satellite Beach VFW Post 4643 and Satellite Beach Moose Lodge #2367.
Dave's great smile, sense of humor, and the love of a good cigar, will be missed by many of his great family of friends.
A celebration of his life will be Monday, September 2, 2013, at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, Indialantic. A gathering of friends at 10:00 am, and funeral mass at 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Genesis House Melbourne, (in memory of Shawn), The Joe Realino Fund, Brevard Music Aid, or Cancer Care Centers of Brevard Foundation.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Sigafoos
James Philippeaux
September 14, 2013
Amy,
All my strength and prayers goes out to you Amy. Hoping it helps comfort you. Dave was a good person and friend. I was his Banker when I lived in Palm Bay 1st Florida Bank. RIP
James Philippeaux
September 14, 2013
Amy and Shawn,
It's with great sadness that I learned of Dave's passing today. I was searching the Internet to see what Dave and Shawn were up to these days. Dave was a Good Person; I know he is in Cigar Heaven Smoking a Stogy. God Bless
Barbara Knabenshue
September 13, 2013
Amy, I hope the sun shines for you again in some way before you join Dave and Shawn. Dave's mom Helen was a great friend to me and I feel very tender toward the whole family. Stay strong Amy and if I know you you'll stay busy.
Love, Barbara
Lucy Williams
September 13, 2013
Amy,
May the Lord comfort you at this diffcult time. Remembering the good times with Siggy will fill the void with everlasting fond memories. Love, you always. Lucy
September 13, 2013
Soo sorry to hear of David's passing. Haven't seen you two in years but it is always sad when an old friend is no more. My deepest sympathy to you. RIP
Georgianne Clements Perez
September 9, 2013
AMY & RON
DAVE WAS A TRUE FRIEND / RIP SIG
AS WE SAID ON THE PHONE BRO'S FOREVER
LOV YA MAN SEE YOU & SHAWN WHEN I GET (HOME) I HOPE
B. LIPPI
September 7, 2013
Amy
Siggy was one of the best in everything he did we will miss him very much. We are so sorry for everything you have gone through in the past few years.
Kevin and Judy Sullivan
Melbourne F
September 6, 2013
Amy, I am so sorry to hear of Daves passing. He was a wonderful guy and kind to everyone. He was truly the P.T. Barnum of Melbourne for many wonderful years. I will miss him. My prayers are with you. Chris Healy
Patricia & David Oliver
September 5, 2013
Amy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and remembering...
Fred & Sue Hans
September 4, 2013
Amy, we are so sorry to hear about David's passing. We were looking forward to seeing you. We just moved into our home in Ormond Beach on the 30th.
Mary Bryant
September 4, 2013
Amy and Ron,
I was so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. I have great memories of him from the old days on Whitney Ave.
He will be missed.
Mary Donegan Bryant
Jody (Morello) Bender
September 4, 2013
Amy, I am so very sorry for your loss. You and Dave were a great couple. You are in my thoughts.
Andrea Lippincott-Hower
September 4, 2013
Amy, I am so sorry to hear of another loss in your family. You are in my thoughts. Andi
Laura Hoffman
September 3, 2013
I bought a home in Palm Bay in 1992 as a young widow from New York .. and Siggy's bar was always a place that I felt was good for the community and I could go there at anytime and feel safe...RIP David and thanks for the memories
Christine Holden
September 3, 2013
You will be missed Papa Siggy. My sympathy to the Siggy's family.
September 3, 2013
Dear Amy, my sincere condolences to you and your family. David was a great guy and a lot of us owe where we are today to the opportunities he gave us! He will be missed!
Greg Phillips
September 3, 2013
Amy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. David was a blessing to so many. I am so glad to have met him so long ago, and am especially grateful for the inspiration, opportunities, examples and fun he allowed me to be a part of for the past 25 years. I am a part of the entertainment/charitable community in Brevard because of him! Blessings!
Joanne Jones
September 3, 2013
Amy, I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I could have been there with all of you to celebrate Siggys' wonderful life! May God comfort and keep you till you are all together again in Heaven! Much love, Joanne
Rose Cavaliere
September 2, 2013
Dearest Amy, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss, my deepest prayers are with you and your family. As Always, Rose C
Lillian Jacoby
September 2, 2013
I'm so very sorry to hear of David's passing. He is a wonderful, loving, sweet and generous man, and I feel honored to have known him. Much love sent to you Amy, Devon and Kirsten during this heartwrenching time. I hope you find some comfort in knowing that we will all be reunited together one day, and that he and Shawn will be waiting to greet us at the end of our journeys through this life. Love you all......
Sharon Secord
September 2, 2013
Amy I am so sorry for your loss.
Nick and Sharolyn Tsamoutales
September 2, 2013
We will always consider Dave a warm, friendly and good friend, always full of laughs and an extermely positive attitude.
Our deepest sympathy to Amy and Dave's family.
Nick and Sharolyn Tsamoutales
Roger & Kim Osburn
September 2, 2013
Amy, we were so sad to hear the news of Dave's passing but we know he and Shawn are now watching over you and your family. Sending prayers and lots of hugs.
Mary Y
September 2, 2013
It was so good to share in all those special moments of David Amy and Shawn's life.... my memories of all the good times will linger on forever in my memory...I am greving over the loss of Shawn and now David... Amy will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
A B
September 1, 2013
We didn't know him personally but we know he was greatly loved by all who did. He will be dearly missed.
Dee Ceaser
September 1, 2013
Amy, Devin & kirsten....we are all going to miss Dave..im so sorry for your loss..love you guys.
Marie Friedman
September 1, 2013
Prayers.
Robin Kieffer
August 31, 2013
Amy my prayers are with you. I know you are a strong woman. God bless you.
August 31, 2013
Amy, Tommy, Kristin and I are so sorry for your loss. We loved Dave so much, he was such a wonderful man and always there for us. He is with Shawn now and will always be looking over you. We are here for you too. Love you!
Gail Clifford
August 31, 2013
Amy, I just found out! I am so sorry to hear this! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I will always remember how you, Dave, Shawn, and Devin helped me when I needed it. Gail Clifford
August 31, 2013
We didn't know you very well, but our son John and his wife Janell had nothing
but good things to say about your kindness. Heartfelt wishes for your family.
John and Trish Wilson Sewell, NJ
Bullet Theory
August 31, 2013
A great man with a great heart. Thank you Pappa Siggy for not only providing us a great place to indulge our inner rock star, but for being a genuinely kind soul.
Billy Noonan
August 31, 2013
Your concern and humanity for others in their times of struggle will NEVER be forgotten. You my friend were a truly GREAT MAN I will dearly miss you...
Tim and Katie Johnson
August 31, 2013
Our deepest condolences to Siggys family. We hope that you are all able to find some sort of peace and comfort in this sorrowful time. You will all be in our hearts.
August 31, 2013
Lissa and I are saddened by the loss of this great man. We wish Amy, Ron,Devin, and all that loved Mr. Sigafoos peace and serenity in their time of grief. It was an honor to have known him. Charles and Lissa Knight.
August 31, 2013
I'm completely shocked and stunned to hear this news. I moved to Orlando in January,so I've been out of the loop. I used to go to Siggy's all the time. My condolences to the family.
Valerie Warner-Andersen
August 31, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear of this great loss. My sincere condolences to you, Amy, Devon and the rest of your amazing family and friends. Siggy was such a wonderful man - always had a smile for you when you needed it!
JJ Jackson
August 30, 2013
Siggy you treated me like a son. You were there for me and it was and is an honor to be part of your life! Love Always!! JJ...
maryalice bailey
August 30, 2013
sorry amy.about your loss, knowshawn and hisndad are watching over you. the you for being a good friend. god bless you. love the bailey family...
Ron Scott
August 30, 2013
David you will be missed... Amy sorry for your loss.
August 30, 2013
So sorry to read about David. We had some good times many years ago. God bless you at this sad time in your life.
Jeri and Duane watson
Marko & Dotti
August 30, 2013
Our hearts are broken and we mourn with you Amy. You have our Love and Support always Rest in Peace Our Dear Dave.
Dave C
August 30, 2013
'Suddenly you were gone from all the lives you left your mark upon' Condolences.
Kay Hubbs
August 30, 2013
Condolences to Amy & everyone at Siggy's he will be missed. RIP
Jody D (Luna Pearl)
August 30, 2013
Such a great man! We will miss him,dearly. Amy S....you are with us in our hearts and thoughts....Our condolences on your loss.
Kelly Donald
August 30, 2013
Amy so sorry for ur loss dad was a great man I was shock to hear but we know now he is peaceful and him an Shawn are looking down on u watching over u and ur family he will be deeply missed
Brenda Aka Medusa
August 30, 2013
Papa Siggy was always so friendly and there with smile and a hug. I so appreciate all he did for our music community. Very loving, very generous. Amy, Devon, and all the rest of the family, my heart goes out to you. Love and God's Blessings and Peace to you. Papa will remain in our hearts forever!
Donna Bauer
August 30, 2013
My dear friend Amy, there are no words, except,how heartbroken I am for you.
Dwain Lancaster
August 30, 2013
So hard to picture this big blue marble spinning around without you and your smile
Tina Nail (Crowl)
August 30, 2013
Heartfelt condolences to Amy and all of the Siggy's family! May you find comfort in memories! Much love to you all!
Michele Knott
August 30, 2013
RIP Siggy you will live in the hearts of many......sending love and strength to your family.
August 30, 2013
Dave thanks for being a friend and may you rest in peace.I will never forget how you came up to me and said let me know what I can do to help you save baby James from getting in harms way and your kind donation for his benefit again rest in peace until we meet again Ron.
Bill Sargent
August 30, 2013
Amy, so sorry to hear about your loss. Continue to be strong as you have in the past. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Donna Wring
August 30, 2013
Siggy and his kindnesses helped me though a very difficult time in my life. I'll never forget. My sympathy to all his family, employees, and friends.
Chris Sherry
August 30, 2013
They definitely allow cigars in Heaven Now.
Cyndy Hayes
August 30, 2013
From the first time I entered Siggy's I was welcomed and felt like part of the family! Dave and Amy are special beyond words and have touched so many lives throughout the years. Dave will be missed deeply but remembered and cherished forever! Blessings to Amy and all the family and friends here with broken hearts!!
Mickey Wheatley
August 30, 2013
Celebrating a life well lived. You now have a special guardian Angel to watch over you Amy.
mike roberto
August 30, 2013
he will be missed but not forgotten.
David & Denise Fitzpatrick
August 30, 2013
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Allen Rainwater
August 30, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss, Amy. May David rest In peace, and may you find comfort and strength during this difficult time.
Richard Fontaine
August 30, 2013
You will be missed by lots.
jeff aka hammer george
August 30, 2013
RIP Sig, my prayers and thoughts for all your family and friends, I'm glad i was one of them. thank you.
Hammer
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