David J. Lotto

David John Lotto died peacefully at home on January 15, 2014. He was 67 years old. David was passionate in his pursuits of hairdressing, psychology, and fine art photography. He owned and operated two salons in Sacramento, both named Davidjohn For Hair after learning the finer points of haircutting with the Vidal Sassoon school. He traveled extensively with the school, doing stage work in Los Angeles, New York, London, and Paris. He obtained his AS from Sacramento City College, and then went on to obtain a BS in psychology from Sacramento State University, California. His work included addiction counseling at the Effort, and the Sacramento Children's Home Society counseling troubled youth. His latest passion was fine art photography. His work has been in galleries in the US and Europe. He owned Platinum West Gallery in Midtown. He loved black and the white media of silver, platinum, and then finally collodion wet-plate on glass and metal plates. David was an inspired person who had a keen skill for inspiring and bringing out talent in others. He was known for his great advice, wicked sense of humor, and impeccable style. He was preceded in death recently by his sisters Dolores and Madeline. He leaves siblings Grant, Gaylel, and wife Lalanya. Friends are invited to a Celebration of David's Life will be held on Monday, March 17, 2014, at 2pm at B'Nai Israel Temple, 3600 Riverside Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95818. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Smile Foundation, or another charity of your choosing.