Sal will be truely missed by all who have known him.
"Tears are sometimes an inappropriate response to death.When a life has been lived completely honestly, completely successfully,or just completely, the correct response to death's perfect punctuation mark is a smile."
Salvatore William Valenziano
October 9, 1932 – November 12, 2005
Sal, a gentle, kind-hearted, caring and compassionate man, died peacefully Saturday at his home in Pleasanton, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on October 9, 1932 in Chicago, IL. He married his teenage sweetheart, Shirley, in 1956, and raised three wonderful children. Sal and Shirley opened their first restaurant, the Yum Yum Drive-In in Marengo, IL in 1969. They moved to California and purchased Porky’s Pizza in 1983. On any given day, you mention “Porky’s” and people have life long memories of good food, good friends and a feeling of home. For 22 years, it has become a family tradition to gather every Thursday for Banjo Band night. Sal was not only the owner, but the cook, the greeter and the custodian, working hard to provide for his children and their families. He easily gave his heart and spread happiness to those around him. He was respected by everyone who knew him, and deeply loved by his family and friends. Growing up, Sal served in the Korean War and thoroughly enjoyed his large Italian family in Chicago. A lover of simple things, his passions were fishing, traveling with his wife, gardening, and going to the theater with friends. Sal loved cheering at his grandchildren’s sporting events... basketball, water skiing, hockey and football. A great day would be when he could spend his entire day watching all three of his grandchildren. Sal would often smile with mischief, like a kid, pulling chocolate caramels out of his pocket for the girls and boys at CYO and Hart Basketball games. He was “Grandpa” to many, who will miss him deeply. Sal is survived by his wife, Shirley, of 49 years; his three children, Gary and wife Jodi, Gregg and wife Patsy, and Glen, as well as grandchildren Nicholas, Emily and Anthony. He is also survived by his brother, Frank Valenziano, and many other relatives who loved him dearly. Friends and family are invited to share and listen to stories and memories at a celebration of Sal’s life. Visitations will be held from 10:30am to 12:00pm with services immediately following from 12:00pm to 1:00pm on Wednesday, November 16th at Graham Hitch Mortuary, 4167 First St., Pleasanton, CA 94566, (925) 846-5624. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in his memory to your local American Cancer Society or Hope Hospice, 6500 Dublin Blvd., Suite 100, Dublin, CA 94568-3151.
Salvatore William ValenzianoOctober 9, 1932 – November 12, 2005
Sal, a gentle, kind-hearted, caring and compassionate man, died peacefully Saturday at his home in Pleasanton, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on October 9, 1932 in Chicago, IL. He married his teenage sweetheart, Shirley, in 1956, and raised three wonderful children. Sal and Shirley opened their first restaurant, the Yum Yum Drive-In in Marengo, IL in 1969. They moved to California and purchased Porky’s Pizza in 1983. On any given day, you mention “Porky’s” and people have life long memories of good food, good friends and a feeling of home. For 22 years, it has become a family tradition to gather every Thursday for Banjo Band night. Sal was not only the owner, but the cook, the greeter and the custodian, working hard to provide for his children and their families. He easily gave his heart and spread happiness to those around him. He was respected by everyone who knew him, and deeply loved by his family and friends. Growing up, Sal served in the Korean War and thoroughly enjoyed his large Italian family in Chicago. A lover of simple things, his passions were fishing, traveling with his wife, gardening, and going to the theater with friends. Sal loved cheering at his grandchildren’s sporting events... basketball, water skiing, hockey and football. A great day would be when he could spend his entire day watching all three of his grandchildren. Sal would often smile with mischief, like a kid, pulling chocolate caramels out of his pocket for the girls and boys at CYO and Hart Basketball games. He was “Grandpa” to many, who will miss him deeply. Sal is survived by his wife, Shirley, of 49 years; his three children, Gary and wife Jodi, Gregg and wife Patsy, and Glen, as well as grandchildren Nicholas, Emily and Anthony. He is also survived by his brother, Frank Valenziano, and many other relatives who loved him dearly. Friends and family are invited to share and listen to stories and memories at a celebration of Sal’s life. Visitations will be held from 10:30am to 12:00pm with services immediately following from 12:00pm to 1:00pm on Wednesday, November 16th at Graham Hitch Mortuary, 4167 First St., Pleasanton, CA 94566, (925) 846-5624. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in his memory to your local American Cancer Society or Hope Hospice, 6500 Dublin Blvd., Suite 100, Dublin, CA 94568-3151.
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