Skowhegan - Salvatore J. A. Pilla passed away peacefully at the age of 100 on September 19, 2021. Sal was born on December 24, 1920 to mother Palmina (Martellucci) Pilla and father Enrico Pilla, in Milford MA. Sal had six siblings, Teresa Tieuli, Col. Angelo E. Pilla, Nicholas Pilla, Mary Cogliandro, Antonio Pilla, and Mario Pilla. Sal attended Milford High School, where he played football, earning the nickname "Scrap Iron." After graduating school, he spent 2 years working for F.W. Woolworth Co. in Milford MA. He had two years' experience in the National Guard prior to army service where he proudly served his country in WWII. After serving his country Sal remained in the National Guard, returned home, and began a career with Draper International as a foundry worker. Sal devoted 20 years as a firefighter serving the town of Bellingham as a Lieutenant. After retirement he took a job at Market Basket putting smiles on customer's faces, whether it was sharing a story or a cookie from his pocket Sal brightened customers' days until the age of 97. Sal loved working for Mr. Arty T, owner of Market Basket and truly admired his dedication to his employees. Sal loved to tell stories, play cards, go ballroom dancing, enjoy good food with the company of others, and most of all bringing joy to those around him. Every year Sal looked forward to attending family gatherings, reunions, and the holiday celebrations at his niece Pammy's house. He was a faithful member of St. Brendan church in Bellingham, where he was well known for ringing the bell. In 2018 Sal made a trip on the honor flight to the Washington WWII memorials, which was a liberating experience for him. The last few years of his life were spent in Maine with his son Dennis, wife Heidi, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. On July 13, 1946 Sal married the love of his life, Blanche (Marchessault) Pilla. During their 55 years of marriage, they had three children, John, Mary, and Dennis Pilla. They were blessed with seven grandchildren, Michael Pilla, Nichole Lyford, Brandi Sylvain, Dawn Hanna, Seren Pilla, Lauren Pilla, and Sal Pilla, along with 6 great grandchildren. Special thanks to Woodlawn Nursing Home in Skowhegan for the care Sal received during Hospice. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, October 4 at 11am at St Brendan Church in Bellingham. A burial service with Military honors will follow at 1:45 at the Bourne National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home, please visit www.veilleuxfuneralhome to share your memories and condolences with Sal's family. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Humane Society in Sal's name. Rest in peace Salvatore, you now have a whole new crowd to share your stories with.