Cavazzoni, Enzo passed away suddenly August 15, 2012 in Victoria, BC at the age of 80. Words can hardly express his contributions to life, while he embarked on a great global journey to provide his loved ones with better lives. Born in Genova, Italy on March 2, 1932, Enzo quickly stood out as a child, eventually graduating in Mechanical Engineering while competing for the Italian National Waterpolo Team. A goalie for the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne, Australia, Enzo established himself as one of the greatest athletes to ever play the position. Following his retirement he began a unique, yet sometimes difficult journey to establish multinational businesses in Switzerland, Canada and the United States. Enzo’s intellect and study of history was unmatched, giving him the ability to synthesize today’s world. As a lifetime learner he continued with Master’s and Doctorate studies. His love and support for his three children was endless, allowing them to succeed in life as immigrants, without the benefit of traditional social networks or connections. But perhaps Enzo’s greatest achievement was personally caring for the love of his life, Anne-Marie “Annie”, as she battles Multiple Sclerosis for thirty five years, for it showed the true measure of his heart and soul. His deep voice, intellect, body of knowledge and larger than life presence will be missed, but his legacy will continue through his wife of fifty four years, Anne-Marie; daughters, Patrizia and Christiana; son, Marco; grandchildren, Sarah, Darcy, Alex, Margot and Isabel; brother, Luigi. We miss you Papá, but we’ll make you proud. You’ll forever be in our hearts. Enjoy heaven, you deserve it!
A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, August 20, 2012 at Royal Oak Burial Park in Victoria, BC. Condolences may be offered below.
15 Responses
Dear Enzo,
I’m so glad I got to meet you. I only wish I had more time to discuss history with you, and share another afternoon with you and Anne-Marie in Victoria. You were full of love for your family, especially your granddaughters. I will miss you, and always remember you fondly.
Andrew
Ciao zio. Sei stato e sei un grande uomo. Il mio grandissimo rimpianto è di averti frequentato troppo poco, soprattutto in questi ultimi anni. Ma sono bastate quelle lunghe telefonate tra Canada e Italia per rendermi conto che avevi e hai tesori immensi di umanità dentro di te. Continua a condividerli con noi, anche se noi non ce ne accorgeremo, come spesso purtroppo è accaduto anche quando siamo stati insieme fisicamente in quel lontano 1980 a Senneville: continua a condividerli, così che possano continuare a scavare dentro di noi e ci rendano grandi. Grande uomo con grande cuore grande testa grande corpo grande voce…Ti abbraccio forte e con te abbraccio la zia, Patrizia, Cristiana, Marco e tutti i loro cari.
Guido
Il mio profondo dolore per la tua scomparsa si attenua ripensando allo splendido mese passato con te e Annie in Canada.
Mitzi
Un grande abbraccio ad Annie, Marco, Cristiana e Patrizia dai cugini Guido ed Emanuela
Dear Christiana,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Your father sounded like he was an amazing husband, father, grandfather and athelete. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest condolences my friend.
Marco,
A remarkable man. Anita joins me in expressing our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Best.
David Popowski