Darrell Anthony Salles

January 1, 1970 - January 7, 2020

Darrell Anthony Salles (1-1-1970/1-7-2020) was born in Tracy CA on January 1 1970. He was called home by the Lord on January 7 2020. Having the distinction of being born on New Year's Day, he was given the title of Mr 1970 by the Tracy Press. He was the first boy in the county born at the start of the decade. County wide, A girl was born before him on the same day. He attended North School (kindergarten) followed by St Bernard's School and Tracy Joint Union High School. As A child, he was extremely inquisitive about all things life. He took to farming at a very young age. He was an integral part of Joe Salles and Sons Dairy. Later along with his father Joseph Salles Sr, he was self employed as a hay farmer. He later became a farming contractor of sorts with his final employer being Machado Custom Chopping Manteca CA. He was also a hellish daredevil as a kid. He was mechanically inclined working on various farming equipment and our vehicles. He almost never thought of himself always putting everyone first. He loved spending time with his family and good close friends. He was a life long San Francisco 49ers fan. He was also a huge fan of combat sports and could work a speed bag unreal. He is survived by his father Joseph J Salles Sr, his brother Joseph J Salles Jr, his sister in law Monika Medeiros-Salles, his sister Deanna Salles Branco, his brother in law Fernando Branco and his nephews Ian Michael Salles, Aaron Lee Salles, Abram Joseph Salles and Marc Joseph Branco. He was proceeded in death by his mother Marie Salles. Services will be January 24 at 10 am Tracy Memorial Chapel (Rosary) 11 am St Bernard Church (mass). Interment will be private.