Sal Carson

Sal Carson (Carcione) Passed away peacefully on October 19, 2007 at the age of 86, surrounded by family, after a dignified and courageous battle with congestive heart failure. Sal was born in San Francisco and raised in Oakland where he graduated from University High School. He started his band at the age of 15 and became a very successful band leader. People remember his band at Hoberg's Resort, where he played for 25 plus years and his big band at the Forty Niners football games, where on many occasions he played, solo trumpet, the "Star Spangled Banner" on the 50 yard line. Sal devoted much of his time to the Special Olympics and the Godfather Club for the Saint Vincent School for Boys. Sal is survived by his wife of 65 years, Kathleen; his two daughters JoAnne Grasso, Karen Loing and was predeceased by his daughter Kathy Carcione. Father-in-law to John Grasso; grandfather to Kerry, Kathy, Krissy, Tom, Laura and Forrester plus 10 great grandchildren. Brother to Sylvia, Valeria and Gloria; uncle to Donna, Linda, Dianna and other nieces and nephews. Also Matthew Baumann, Linda's husband, who was a good and kind friend to Sal. Funeral Services and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date on Cobb Mountain in Lake County. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to the Special Olympics, St. Vincent's School for Boys in San Rafael or a charity of your choice.