Donald "Sig" John Sigley

Donald John “Sig” Sigley (1958-2018) died peacefully May 20, 2018. Surrounded by his loving family, his best friend since grade school, Ronnie Stevens of Pittsburgh and his faithful dog, Gus. Donald is survived by his devoted wife of 27 years, Kim. His adored children, Don and Rachel (fiancée Anthony Fernandez), his sister Renee Sigley of Pittsburgh, PA, his father’s wife Connie Sigley, and his mother and father-in-law, Beverly and Richard Britton. Donald was also survived by his sister-in-law Kelly Diehl (Danny), neices Ashley and Sara, sister-in-law Tracy Leskanic (Larry), nephews Luke and Seth, nieces Grace and Hope. Donald was predeceased by his mother, Ronice Sigley, his father, Donald W. Sigley, and his brother, Ronald Sigley “Lil Sig”. He was born and raised in Munhall, PA. He graduated from Steel Valley High School in 1976. He then graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1982 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology. After graduating from IUP, his lifelong dream of becoming a police officer came true. He was hired by the St. Petersburg Police Department in December of 1982. He was awarded “Officer of the Year Award” in 1997. He retired from SPPD in 2008 with 25 years service. He served in the SPPD reserve unit from 2008 to 2017. As an avid bicyclist, he would often ride his bike 25 or more miles daily. “Sig” was a very humble man. His favorite times were spent in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina. Sundays - “family day” was almost always spent grilling, surrounded by his family, his faithful dog, Gus, a good cigar and a glass of bourbon. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to Pet Pal Animal Shelter, 405 22nd Street South St. Petersburg, FL 33712. A Funeral Mass will be held at 12:30 P.M. on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at St. Paul Catholic Church, 1800 12th St N, St Petersburg, FL 33704.