STEVEN D. "STEVE" SLAGHT

1952 - 2025

Steve was born in Hayward, California, on Aug. 26, 1952. His parents were George T. Slaght and Betty Faye Slaght. Steve attended Summerville Elementary, Summerville High School and Columbia College.
Steve was a musician by profession. He began his music career when his parents gave him a guitar for Christmas at the age of 12. He was also the nighttime DJ for KVML in the late 1960s. Steve was a member of the popular Bay Area nightclub band "Gotcha," and he also ran a successful disc jockey business performing for many weddings, parties and corporate events. He was a global sales representative for AV Now, a South Bay Area company specializing in sound equipment for bands, concert halls, and public facilities.
Steve is survived by his brothers Ben Slaght, and his wife, Joey Herrera, of Sacramento, and Tom Slaght and wife, Patricia, of Tuolumne; and nieces Laurie Farleigh, of Campbell, and Kathryn Steele, of San Andreas. He is also survived by lifelong friends Brian Reeves and his wife, Val, and their son, Steve's nephew Andrew, of Squaw Valley. He is also survived by lifelong friend and fellow musician Brad Wilson.
Private services will be held at a later date.