Sal Hisola

Sal Hisola Nov. 2, 1945 - Oct. 8, 2010 Resident of Livermore Sal Hisola passed away unexpectedly on October 8, 2010 in Livermore, California. He was born on November 2, 1945 in Miami, Florida and was 64. He joins his parents and brothers in heaven, and is survived by two nieces. His father moved the family to Vallejo, California, where Sal spent most of his formative years. He graduated from Vallejo High School, and earned two degrees from the University of California, Berkeley. He moved to Pleasanton, California upon accepting a position with the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), and later moved to Livermore. Sal retired from LLNL in 2003, following a 23-year career as a design engineering associate. Before working at LLNL, he worked for 15 years at Mare Island Naval Shipyard as an apprentice, a journeyman pipefitter, and Pipe Shop Apprentice Counselor. During this time, he also taught mathematics, physics, mechanical drawing, and English at Solano Community College. Prior to that, he was a newspaper reporter for six years at the Vallejo Times Herald in Vallejo. Sal was an avid photographer, reader, and movie buff. He was also a published author with the 2004 release of his latest fiction novel, Essential Elements. Sal lived within walking distance of two Livermore theatres and saw several movies each week. His weekly column entitled, "Sal at the Cinema," documented his movie reviews and was popular with his wide circle of friends and followers. Sal was a gentle soul with a rich sense of humor. He will be sorely missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him and call him "friend." Goodbye, dear friend. Mr. Hisola's services are being handled by Callahan Mortuary at 3833 East Avenue in Livermore. A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, December 10, 2010 at 12 noon. Sal's ashes will be spread at a later date.