Community remembers well-known Arcata barber

It seems that Bill Sacchi was a man who had some of Humboldt's most influential people at his fingertips -- every time they sat in his barber chair.

[Margaret Crooks]

We are very saddened to hear about Bill Sacchi's death. Our condolenses to his family, sister Linda and parents.
Margaret(Nellist) and Gary Crooks
Kelowna, British Columbia

[Humb Raised]

lolman wrote:

karma

What the heck that is such a disrespectful thing someone lost their life in a accent. Bill Sacchi never did anything to deserve such a comment to be made. He was a wonderful member of the Arcata, Hairstyling, and Blue Lake community's. He may of not liked some of the garbage that went on and around the Plaza being a business owner, but he was a good man to all of who knew him.

[CMT]

My sincere condolenses to the entire family.
Cari

[Blue Laker]

Bill,
we will miss you.

[FrankM]

lolman wrote:

karma

Speaking of so called "KARMA". Havent you impacted your own Karma negatively by making such a negative statement about a human being who was such a positive person. Thank you Bill for all the stories. I will miss you.

[Family member]

Please respect our familys great loss by only posting your positive comments. Save all else for another forum. We have been through so much as a family and only need kindness not negativity. Thank you

[The Ralph Long family]

We are deaply sadden by the loss of a very important member of the family. We are very grief sticken at this time. Billy was a great man, that recieved the love of everyone, and he also gave that love back. Billy was always there for us at anytime of day for what ever the reason. Billy now rest in the arms of the lord looking down on his famliy. Karen and other famliy memebers if you need anything at all let us know. we will continue to be there and be a postive light in your life as we remember this remarkable man and the life that he led.
Love always, Ralph, Joyce, Heather, and Ken

[Ryan]

I will miss Bill dearly. My heart felt feelings go out to his family. Bill was my barber for over 15 years. Never once did I have to tell Bill how I wanted my haircut. He just cut it the way he thought it should be, and that was cool. I will miss trading stories and recipes with Bill too. He was one heck of cook. Bill was a kind man, a one of kind barber, and a true friend. I will miss him. We will all miss him.

[Joe]

i guess even the angels need a trim, a smile and a good story.
Until the next life, friend.

[Gayle Peterson Bear]

The loss of this wonderful man is very hard to take. The words are hard to say, but, I know Bill is up in heaven looking down on us all. He is in a happier place now. I will pray that God will take care of Karen and his family.

[The Morris Family]

So sorry to hear of Bill's death. Bill was such a nice caring man. He would come to the race track and bring his grandson with him, walk through the pits and talk with everyone. He would come into our office and let us know what was happening around town. His shop was always the place to be.

Bill, rest in peace and to the family--we also will be praying for God to help you through these difficult times.

[The Will Hostler Family]

Bill was an awesome person and barber. Our deepest condolences to Karen and family during this sad time. We will miss you Bill.

[Alessandra Santana]

I still can't believe Bill that we lost you...seems that I will see you working every time that I step in the salon. I will miss you so much!! I'm sure that God will guide you!!
Rest in Peace!

[Frank Rizzo]

Bill and Karen's shop was always entertaining. Ground zero for plazoids, the Don's Donuts crowd, and the gray panthers going to get their perms from Karen and the girls. The younger guys going in to have Danny cut their hair (hang in there buddy)and the older guys going to see Bill. Never a dull moment for conversation and people(?) watching out the front window. The end of an era.
RIP Bill.

[robert]

i didnt know him, but after reading what people say about him, i really wish i would have, people like him are few, god bless the family

[BTW]

Billy was born in 1945 and was 63 years young. He would have been 64 in December. Hopefully the T-S will correct this. And it wasn't just the old guys getting their haircut with Billy. He had many lifelong customers..meaning from 1-2 years old into their 30s, that shows how good he was! And I am certain I didn't have the only husband and son and grandpa who all went to see Billy.
Keep the Tootsie Pop jar stocked!

[still in extreme shock]

opened the online paper and my mouth dropped! what a wonderful man bill was! i will miss him at his chair when i walked by the shop. he was a wonderful person and will be missed by so many,God bless the family and close friends. mary frost

[James Allensworth]

I only knew Bill as my barber for the past ten
years, and he was the best! I enjoyed talking
politics with him and his knowledge, and love, of Arcata stemmed from the fact that he was born
and raised there. How his calm and friendly demeanor will be missed!

[DThomason - Copenhaver]

I'm so sorry to hear about Bill he was always such a nice and friendly person,I know he'll be missed by many in our home town, my prayers are with you Karen and your family, we just had our class reunion last Aug.2008. We all had so much fun he was a great person

[WILL THERE BE A MEMORIAL]

I would like to know if a funeral/memorial is happening? I couldnt find it in the obituraries. maybe it came out and i missed it,could someone please send the link. thank you, i would like to attend and pay respects to the family