Karl Konrad Sing
elevated 0Z46k November 27, 1932 ~ January 8, 2025
elevated 0Z46k Visitation
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 from 9:30 to 11:45 a.m.
elevated 0Z46k Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East Thornhill, Ontario L3T 3Z6
elevated 0Z46k Funeral Service
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
elevated 0Z46k Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
elevated 0Z46k Inurnment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street Thornhill, Ontario L3T 2C7
elevated 0Z46k Sing, Karl – passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on January 8 2025, of cancer and congestive heart failure. He was 92 years old. Survived by Veronika, his wife of 64 years, sons Roland (Teresa), Peter (Darlene), daughter Christine (Dave), grandchildren Stefan (Jodie), Francesca (Jamie), Danielle, Brianne (Todd), Heather (Gustavo), Michael (Faith) and James. Also survived by his twin brother Josef (Elfrieda) in Dillingen/Donau, Germany, along with many nieces and nephews there.
elevated 0Z46k Karl was born and raised in Dillingen, apprenticed as a hair dresser in Switzerland, and emigrated to Canada in 1958. He established his own hair salon in Richmond Hill. Karl’s Beauty Salon was in operation from 1965 to 1973 and had many loyal customers. He owned Michael’s Cards and Gifts from 1973 to 1975, and then became a transit operator, first with Markham Transit and then with the TTC. Karl took up oil painting as a hobby and many of his creations hang in our family homes.
elevated 0Z46k He and Veronika were excellent gardeners in their spare time, winning second place in the Richmond Hill “Rose Award” garden competition in 1976. He retired after 20 years of service with the TTC. In retirement he was an avid traveler, wintering in Florida and taking yearly trips back home to Germany and other places in Europe. He also served as a director and president of his condo board from 2005 to 2015.
elevated 0Z46k Many thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at the palliative care unit of Mackenzie Health Richmond Hill for their excellent care in his final days.
elevated 0Z46k In lieu of flowers, donations in Karl’s memory to the Mackenzie Health Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
elevated 0Z46k A Private Cremation has already taken place.
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Karl was a great man, excellent father and husband. He will be missed.
Dear Vroni, Roland, Peter Christine and family members.
It is so sad to hear of the passing of our good friend and neighbour while living on 16thAve. Karl was a good friend to my parents who are waiting to welcome him to heaven. Such sad days. All my love and hugs to everyone. Gruess Euch, Gudrun Klingelstein P.S. Unfortunately will not be able to attend the service.
Our heart felt condolences to the Sing family May your father rest in peace 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Long time neighbour of my parents, my brother and myself. He was our hairdresser, neighbour and friend. I remember lots of pool parties and his wonderful garden.
Bless your family
Our Deepest Condolences to The Sing Family.
Karl was an incredible Human being.
We have wonderful memories and great laughs.
He will be greatly missed.
May God Bless us all in our Journey.
Macera Family
Viele male haben wir bei den Besuchen Abschied genommen.
Nun ist es jetzt der letzte Abschied.
Was jetzt bleibt, sind die Erinnerungen an die gemeinsame Zeit bei den Besuchen und an die vielen schönen Reisen.
Vielen Dank
Ruhe in Frieden
Andy
Roland, Teresa and Sing Family,
Our Heartfelt Condolences to all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
May you all look back on the precious memories you all shared and find peace.
Sending our Love and Blessings to you all,
Macera and Ferrara Family 🙏
In questo momento di dolore ..Vi Invio le mie Sentite Condoglianze
Sending heartfelt condolences to the entire Sing Family. Thinking of you all.