Born in Saint Vital, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Ancestors 
Daughter of Onufry Sysak
and Anna (Kolbuch) Sysak
Sister of
Suzanne Maya Elsyveta (Sysak) Price
Wife of
Ivo Anthony Cavazzi
— married
7 Jul 1948 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
[children unknown]
Died
at age 91
in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Biography
Juliette (Sysak) Cavazzi was born in Manitoba, Canada.
Juliette (Sysak) Cavazzi is Notable.
Juliette (Sysak) Cavazzi is/was a significant British Columbian.
At age 13, she began singing with Dal Richards' Band at the Hotel Vancouver and was one of the pioneering performers on Canadian television in the 1950s and '60s. She hosted her own CBC television show, Juliette, from 1956 to 1966, and then Juliette and Friends from 1973 to 1975. She was inducted into the Order of Canada in 1975 and Canada's Walk of Fame in 1999 and the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame.
Juliette was born August 27, 1926 in Saint Vital, Winnipeg, Manitoba, the daughter of Polish-Ukrainian immigrants Fred Sysak and Anna Kolbuch. Her only sibling, older sister Suzanne, was also a singer from the 1940s through 1960s and was also known only by her 1st name!
Their family lived Winnipeg, Winnipeg, Manitoba; her father was a railway cook. [1]
She married musician Tony Cavazzi on July 7, 1948 at Christ Church Cathedral in Vancouver BC.
Widowed in 1988, Juliette died at the age of 91 on October 26, 2017 in Vancouver, British Columbia and was buried in Ocean View Burial Park, Burnaby, British Columbia. [2]
- GRAVESTONE INSCRIPTION:
- Juliette
- (Sysak) Cavazzi C.M.
- Tony's Wife
- 1926 - 2017[2]
Obituary
- One of Canada's iconic stars, "Our Pet Juliette" left us peacefully on October 26, 2017, at 91 years of age. She was a beloved star to many, but she was also a loving (and much loved) daughter, sister, wife, companion and friend. Juliette was born in Winnipeg to wonderful parents, Fred and Anna Sysak, and raised in Vancouver. She was also the adored and adoring younger sister to Suzie (Suzanne Sysak Price).
- Juliette was married for 40 years to the love of her life, musician Tony Cavazzi, who was also her business manager. Later in life, she also enjoyed five very happy years with second love, Ray (Raymond Victor) Smith. Sadly predeceased by all, far too soon, she continued to cherish and celebrate their memories throughout her life. Juliette leaves behind many dear friends and relatives across Canada, who have fond memories of spirited discussions, lively dinner parties and much laughter.
- Juliette had a self-described wonderful life and her many career highlights have been much described elsewhere and won't be repeated in detail here. She was extremely proud to be awarded the Order of Canada, as well as a star on Canada's Walk of Fame. Juliette was also honoured to be included in the B.C. Entertainment Hall of Fame, as well as the Starwalk in front of the Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver.
- She will be remembered as a star to many, with a sweet voice and an even sweeter disposition, but she was so much more than that. Juliette was also a trail blazer: she guided her own career from an early age, she was a nurturer of talent and she was a strong supporter of women. Juliette also lived by her mother's maxim to "always take care of the people who take care of you".
- Juliette had a sharp intellect and an even sharper wit. She was well informed on most topics, from international politics to fashion and was never shy to share her opinions or to offer advice. She was also extremely generous to her family and friends. Juliette retained her luminosity and star presence right to the very end: she lit up any room she walked into, turning heads and capturing the attention of even those far too young to know "Our Pet Juliette.
- Hers is a life to be celebrated, not to be mourned. Accordingly, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Please contact [email removed for privacy]. A private service will be held at her request. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice.
Research Notes
- Parents: Names of parents based on her parents' marriage record, census records and records for her sister, Suzanne.
Sources
- ↑ 1931 Census: "Canada Census, 1931," database with images, (FamilySearch Record: 6RS1-8QD5 : accessed 1 March 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3QHJ-GQ5Q-WSL1, Augustina Sysak (4), single daughter, in household of Oliver Sysak (38) in Winnipeg, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Born in Manitoba, Canada; citing Line: 3; Digital film/folder number: 113475571; Image number: 27; Sheet number: 27.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Memorial: "Find a Grave," database with images, (Find A Grave: Memorial #256352833 : accessed 2 March 2024), Memorial page for Juliette Augustina “Our Pet” Sysak Cavazzi (27 Aug 1926-26 Oct 2017), citing Ocean View Burial Park, Burnaby, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada (plot: Evergreen Gardens); Maintained by markgord (contributor 49368345). Includes gravestone image with birth and death years: 1926-2017. Gravestone inscription: "Juliette (Sysak) Cavazzi C.M. Tony's Wife 1926 - 2017"
- ↑ "Obituary","Vancouver Sun and Province", (Vancouver BC, Canada)), November 4, 2017; (https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca/obituary/juliette-cavazzi-1065945930) : accessed August 7, 2020
- ↑ https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/our-pet-juliette-dies-at-age-91
SEE ALSO:
- Wikipedia: Juliette_(Canadian_singer)
- Wikidata: Item Q6308976, en:Wikipedia
- Schau, Ann, and Alex Murray, "Juliette". In The Canadian Encyclopedia. Historica Canada. Article published April 03, 2008; Last Edited October 30, 2017. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/juliette
- https://www.canadaswalkoffame.com/inductee/juliette-cavazzi
- http://www.broadcasting-history.ca/personalities/juliette-juliette-cavazzi
- https://www.manitobamusicmuseum.com/juliette.htm
- http://www.galarecords.ca/divas/juliette.htm
- Juliette singing
- Duet with Frank Ifield
- "INTERVIEW with Juliette" on "CBC TV" (Toronto, Ontario, Canada), (https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1706362158 : accessed August 8, 2020)
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