Steven Allen Zeppegno, born on December 16, 1946, in Tacoma, passed away on February 9, 2026, at the age of 79. He was a resident of Concord, California.
I am saddened to hear of Steve's passing. I will always remember him fondly as a kind, friendly, and caring person who I knew from Elementary through High School. My deepest condolences to the Zeppegno family.
I am so sorry to read of Steve's passing. He was a wonderful, kind and friendly young man in high school! My sympathy to his family and the many friends he had
Sorry to hear about Steve's passing, I remember him best in elementary school with his good nature and fun loving attitude he was a magnetic personality!
I didn't know Steve well in high school. Just well enough to exchange smiles and comments here and there. A good while after high school we'd run into one another here and there. We were both involved in Karate and would chat about he having a black belt in Kung Fu and I having a black belt in Tae Keon Do and brown belt in Shorin Ryu. Those talks got animated and fun both of us having a love for martial arts.
( I can hear you , Jim Forney😁.
In 2014 I was to go to Peru and planned to spend time in Machu Picchu but was having trouble with my right knee. I called Steve and he graciously invited me to come to his home dojo in his garage and after about 4 months of working with me ( sort of torture actually) I was ready to do that trip. Because he helped me, that trip was a great and painless success. I was grateful for his friendship and guided therapy.
We'd check on one another here and there after that but lost connection. At least until I took my husband to Valley Oak Respite in Danville. Pete was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2021. We knew things were not good long before that but it was time to seek some respite. So as I entered the room there at Danville Congregational Community room with my husband I saw Steve.
My heart hurt realizing he was on this terrible journey too. I talked to him and I'm sure he didn't remember me but he was his smiling, happy self and when I mentioned Pleasant Hill High School he was excited. I met Jan and we'd exchange information and saw each other twice a week for about a year as we continued to bring our guys to this much needed care. When Steve didn't show up for a few weeks I called Jan and she told me he had gone into Memory Care. Things go downward after that and I was sad for this man who ran marathons and was once so strong and agile be reduced by Alzheimer's. My heart hurt for him, his family and all who loved and knew him as a friend.
I know there were many who were close to Steve You, Jim, Mike Hess and Joe Hendershot, who left us some years ago now, and more.
My heartfelt sympathy for all who cared for Steve.
Sherry's message was beautifully heartfelt. I knew Steve kind of well, perhaps through band. I always think of him with his trumpet. I chatted with him at a reunion, maybe the 50th, and he was his usual very positive ebulliant self. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Kathryn Fine
I am saddened to hear of Steve's passing. I will always remember him fondly as a kind, friendly, and caring person who I knew from Elementary through High School. My deepest condolences to the Zeppegno family.
Janice Bose (Belding)
I am so sorry to read of Steve's passing. He was a wonderful, kind and friendly young man in high school! My sympathy to his family and the many friends he hadJohn Pigott
Sorry to hear about Steve's passing, I remember him best in elementary school with his good nature and fun loving attitude he was a magnetic personality!
Myke Haab (Judd)
Such sad news. My heartfelt condolences to his family & friends.I didn't know Steve well but he always seemed like a likeable guy. RIP
Sherie Horton (Laurence)
I didn't know Steve well in high school. Just well enough to exchange smiles and comments here and there. A good while after high school we'd run into one another here and there. We were both involved in Karate and would chat about he having a black belt in Kung Fu and I having a black belt in Tae Keon Do and brown belt in Shorin Ryu. Those talks got animated and fun both of us having a love for martial arts.
( I can hear you , Jim Forney😁.
In 2014 I was to go to Peru and planned to spend time in Machu Picchu but was having trouble with my right knee. I called Steve and he graciously invited me to come to his home dojo in his garage and after about 4 months of working with me ( sort of torture actually) I was ready to do that trip. Because he helped me, that trip was a great and painless success. I was grateful for his friendship and guided therapy.
We'd check on one another here and there after that but lost connection. At least until I took my husband to Valley Oak Respite in Danville. Pete was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2021. We knew things were not good long before that but it was time to seek some respite. So as I entered the room there at Danville Congregational Community room with my husband I saw Steve.
My heart hurt realizing he was on this terrible journey too. I talked to him and I'm sure he didn't remember me but he was his smiling, happy self and when I mentioned Pleasant Hill High School he was excited. I met Jan and we'd exchange information and saw each other twice a week for about a year as we continued to bring our guys to this much needed care. When Steve didn't show up for a few weeks I called Jan and she told me he had gone into Memory Care. Things go downward after that and I was sad for this man who ran marathons and was once so strong and agile be reduced by Alzheimer's. My heart hurt for him, his family and all who loved and knew him as a friend.
I know there were many who were close to Steve You, Jim, Mike Hess and Joe Hendershot, who left us some years ago now, and more.
My heartfelt sympathy for all who cared for Steve.
Thomas (Thom) Schuttish
Sherry's message was beautifully heartfelt. I knew Steve kind of well, perhaps through band. I always think of him with his trumpet. I chatted with him at a reunion, maybe the 50th, and he was his usual very positive ebulliant self. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Sharon Wamosh (Sacks)
I am so sorry to hear this about Steve! I knew him well in high school and so enjoyed his friendship!!
my heart goes out to his family!!