Salvatore QuiliciFebruary 22, 1939December 10, 2016Longtime Dayton resident Salvatore Quilici died on Saturday December 10, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born on February 22, 1939 in Lammari (Lucca) Italy to Ruggero and Annunziata Quilici. He came to the United States in 1948. He lived on the Quilici Ranch in Dayton, NV.He attended school in Dayton, NV where he was very active in sports becoming an All-State basketball player from Dayton High School. He graduated in 1958. When not in school he worked on the family ranch.He went to work for NDOT in June, 1959, retiring as Asst. Construction Engineer, in December 1990. After retirement from NDOT he became an an owner/partner of Diversified Consulting Services working as a Consultant. Working weekends and evenings on the family ranch.He loved to hunt and spend time with his family and friends. One of his greatest accomplishments was harvesting the Nevada State record Desert Bighorn Sheep in 1978 of which he generously donated to the Nevada State Museum. Never far from Sal was a gun or Laborador retriever.He is survived by his wife Mary(Catali) of Dayton, NV; daughter Tina (Rod) Savini; son Dave (Trish) Quilici all of Reno, NV; son Ken (Tami) Quilici of Hot Springs, AR; grandsons Geno & Pete Savini, Dante & Tory Quilici, all of Reno, NV; Hunter & Hailee Quilici of Hot Springs, AR; sister, Rita Selmi, brothers, Ledo & Larry Quilici, all of Dayton, NV; loyal companion Rusty; as well as numerous nephews, nieces and friends. He was preceded in death by grandson, Derek Quilici.The family wishes to thank Dr. Conrath & staff and Dr. Ichino & staff for their exceptional care.Per his request no services will be held. Donations may be made, in Salvatore's name, to 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN or the Nevada Humane Society 2825 Longley Lane, Reno NV 89502. A celebration of life will be held in late Spring.Condolences may be sent to: Quilici Family P O Box 642 Dayton NV 89403