Warren Herrgott passed on June 15, 2015 as a result of a fall while hiking days earlier in the mountains near Payson, Arizona. He was born in Buffalo, New York on November 21, 1945. Warren graduated from Canisius High School and Canisius College in Buffalo, where he played basketball on the Canisius College Championship team in the 1960s. He served in the Army, was stationed at Ft. Huachuca, Arizona, and then served in Vietnam in the Intelligence Corps. As an Army Reservist, he retired with the rank of Lt. Colonel. Herrgott received a graduate degree from Thunderbird School of International Management in Glendale, Arizona and then worked in Europe as a corporate auditor, while he played basketball on the Luxemburg National team. Returning to Arizona in the late 1970s, Herrgott owned frozen yogurt franchises, worked for Honeywell, Maricopa County and Hancock Life Insurance Company. He is survived by his children, Alexander of Washington, DC and Elizabeth of San Francisco and his sister Patricia of Annapolis, Maryland.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, June 20, 2015, at 9:00 AM at Brophy Chapel 4701 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona.
Steve & Doree Glantz
A tragic and untimely death. You have taught us not to take life for granted. To Alexander & Elizabeth , our deepest sympathy and regret at the loss of your beloved father.
Jody Dosberg
I am so very sorry Alex and Elizabeth for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I’m sending you my love and strength. Your dad was much loved. He will be greatly missed by our family.
Mike Dirmann
I knew Warren through his daughter Liz. He was always very kind to me and I could tell that he and Liz shared an amazing bond. I extend my deepest condolences to Liz and the entire Herrgott family.
Rachel V.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with your family.
Debra Shapiro
Oh , Liz, I am so so sorry for your loss. I can only imagine your sadness . I am sending you my deepest condolences and prayers of support and strength. Your dad had such an interesting life, and must have loved having such a fabulous daughter. You are the evidence of what a great man he must have been. My heart goes out to you and your brother at this terribly difficult time. I hope to be able to see you soon and that you will find some comfort in knowing that you have friends who care.
MaryAnne Dunlap
Alex, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. God bless and keep you.
Kathy and Rob Aylesworth
Our deepest condolences on your Dad’s passing. Warren was a warm , caring person and he will be missed.
We will remember him and your family in our prayers.
Please take good care.
With love,
Kath and Rob
Thomas Cryan
Dear Alex and Elizabeth,
Carol and I are very saddened by your father’s untimely death . At least he was doing something that he really enjoyed at the time of this unfortunate accident. We want to convey our condolences to you and hope you will be able to get through this difficult time.
With warmest regards,
Tom and Carol Cryan
Erica Suares
Dear Alex (and family),
I am so, so sorry to hear this news. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. There really are no words at a time like this, but know that we are here for you.
Love and prayers,
Erica Suares
Marsha Blackman
Dear Alex and Elizabeth,
Our hearts are heavy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Marsha and Harold
Brooke Hill
Prayers are with all of the family as you grieve the loss of your wonderful father, brother, uncle, or friend. I know you will miss Warren so much. May peace be with you.
Brett Peterson '99
Alex and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. He will be with you always.
Jim Mulhern
Warren and I grew up together in Buffalo. He was a wonderful guy and I will never forget him. Very sorry to hear of his passing.
Ellen Beares
Alex, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your sister are in my thoughts and prayers. You are a wonderful person Alex, and I am sure that your father was quite proud of you and all of your accomplishments. He must have been a wonderful person to have raised such a wonderful son.
Geoff Kaltenbach
Dear Alex and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Warren’s passing and for your family’s loss. Warren was one of the nicest and kindest people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting and working with and I will miss him dearly. Please accept my sincerest condolences. I will keep Warren and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Geoff Kaltenbach
James McPhee
On behalf of all of “Ace’s” classmates from Canisius College, Class of ’67, I want to express our deep sadness on his passing. He was a formidable presence both on campus and on the basketball court. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Kevin Cunningham
My condolences to Alex and Elizabeth. I was a classmate of your father’s at both Canisius High School and Canisius College. I remember many great times with him. He was a wonderful guy.
Peter Schwimer
Please accept my sincere condolences.
Bill D'Anza
I am so sorry to learn of Warren’s passing. We roomed together on Main Street in Buffal following our graduation from Canisius in 1967. Although we had lost touch I remember him fondly.
You are in our prayers.
Bill D’Anza
Fred Schmidt
I clearly remember Warren’s pure smile and his sense of joy. He brought light to us all at Canisius. I must trust in the graces of our Lord and know he is guiding us still. I, my wife Touria and sons Zack and Adam send our love and prayers to you. J.M.J.
Denise Doller
I am so sorry for losing Warren so young. I only met him a couple times with his brother Tom in Buffalo. He had great stories to tell about the Vietnam War. God bless you at this time.
Denise
Kathy Ruffalo
Alex, I am so very sorry for your loss. You, your father and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. You are truly an amazing person and as others have said, I know your father was very proud of you. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Susan Binder
Dear Alex and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Even with preparation, losing your father can be a shock so I am hoping you are taking care of each other during this time. May your memories be a comfort and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Susan
Debra
Dear family of Warren,
I didn’t know your Father except for the day of his fall. I and my husband are so saddened to hear of his passing. Please except my condolences for your loss. God Bless Warran’s family in this time of sorrow.
The Todds
Alex and Liz,
May you cherish your Father’s memory always. We love you both so much.
Love,
Jen and Travis
Debbie Werter Wood and Christopher Wood
Thank you Warren for giving my sister Kathe the best year+ of her life. As my sister grieves, it warms my heart to know how much she loved you, and how wonderful, kind, and loving you were to her.
Our prayers are with his family and friends, we know losing someone as honorable and kind as Warren is an enormous loss. Warren was clearly a gentleman and a gentle man. Rest in peace, Warren.
Jules Tompkins
To Warren’s Family,
My husband and I were so sad to hear of Warren’s passing, and just days after his fall. My family and I were there that day; my husband and son were first to his side as well as a valley paramedic that came running back up the trail to immediately secure his airway until local paramedics arrived. Many people provided assistance, shade, and whatever help was needed, so please know that your Dad was not alone. Two young females, visiting from New York, stayed with Kathe during this terribly upsetting time. Seven people, including firefighters, paramedics and my husband helped to gurney Warren back up the trail to the awaiting Medivac helicopter. We were so hoping that Warren would be okay and we are so very sorry for your loss.