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Salvatore "Sal" Megna

1930 - 2016

Salvatore "Sal" Megna obituary, 1930-2016, Walnut Creek, CA

BORN

1930

DIED

2016

Salvatore Megna Obituary

Died peacefully May 10, 2016 with family at his side. Early in his life he was considered an icon in the Hairdressing field and won many awards. Sal owned beauty colleges, salons and for many years invented beauty related products. He traveled the world and authored books; enriching his life and the lives of many others. He inspired us to "Dream the Seemingly Impossible Dream, and make it come true!" He brought 3 of his children, 2 brothers, many in-laws, nieces, nephews and 1 granddaughter into the hairdressing field, along with many students and co-workers who became lifelong friends. Salvatore leaves behind brothers Tom and Jack Megna. He was blessed with seven children to honor his memory, sons Thomas Megna, David Magna (Kellie), daughters SaliAnn Megna, Cindi Chilelli (Mike), Julia Megna Thompson (John), Lori Ruzek (Mark), Kristin Kaski (Derrick). Grandchildren: Liz Koogle, Forrest Koogle, Joe Magna, Alex Megna, Madison Megna (their mother Cindy Megna), Angela Landgraf (Brian), Anthony Chilelli, Nicola Chilelli, Teagan Thompson, Kira Thompson, Kristina Bruce (Jason), Marcus Ruzek (Morgan), Ryan Ruzek, Gianni Magna, Ruby Magna, Daisy Kaski, Jack Kaski, seven great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, the mother of his children, former wife and life long friend Joanna Milano Megna Trovato. His long time companion Darlene Blizzard. Sal had a sincere way of showing his love and generosity to all of his big family of friends. Remembering especially Nancy Rodgers and caregiver Suzette. Sal the "Salty Dog" loved to relax at the Family Houseboat on the Delta. Some of the Family will be there May 28 ~ 29 friends are invited to stop by and share a story or 2 from noon to 6pm. Donations to a charity of your choice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Sacramento Bee on May 22, 2016.

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Marty Flinn

July 14, 2016

Sal was a cousin of mine on my mother's side.
I remember when he drove me to school in a low red sports car and bottomed out on every dip in the street.
I remember all of his many kids assembling to sing show tunes in the living room.
I remember him as a shrewd business man and at the same time a free spirit think-outside-of-the-box kind of guy (rare combination)

2AM, Still Working and Still Friends: Maxine, Sal, ?, Dottie & Dawn

Dawn Mallory

May 25, 2016

It gave me great joy to think of Sal so many times in my life! He was a gift to me, many of my friends and the students and Hair Helpers to whom I taught his ideas, techniques and strategies through the decades.

I've always said that if I had a magic wand i would bless everyone with the gift of curiosity... Sal had that gift, shared it with me and helped me to pass it along.

Thanx Sal! I will help you to live on while you are out inventing things on new plateaus of the universe. I love you, Sal... the Dawnly One

PS... This picture is from when he trained part of my Staff from my salon in Seattle in his shop and training center in Sacramento. Circa 1976

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Memorial Events
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May

28

Memorial Gathering

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Family Houseboat on the Delta

CA

May

29

Memorial Gathering

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Family Houseboat on the Delta

CA

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