Salvatore “Sal” Anthony Mandarino, 100, passed away September 16, 2017. Sal enlisted in the Army Aircorp in 1942 where he served as a Tech Sargent/Crew Chief on a C-47 Troop Carrier during World War II.  He enjoyed several careers during his life including sign painting, retail store management, and Chemistry Department clerk at ASU. The pleasure he derived from working with others was displayed during his 1984 battle with State and Federal policy makers to extend the mandatory retirement age of 70, so he could continue working. He won! Sal is survived by two sisters, two sons, five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth, who passed away in 2009. She had also worked at ASU in the Residency department. A brother preceded Sal in death. A private military ceremony was held on September 25, 2017 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix. Memorials in the name of Salvatore A. Mandarino may be made to the    Hospice of the Valley