David Sandretti

My heart goes out to Nan and the Sandretti family - I was so sad to learn that he is no longer with us. I have nothing but fine remembrances of knowing David. He was such a fine human being ~ So accomplished in his chosen field, with the light, happy touch we all aspire to. I was happy to know him first in the 1980s when I had a share in a beach house he belonged to - filled with late-night Scrabble events and the feasts the group created at the end of a lazy, fun beach day. I saw this...

David was a light...a friend...a colleague. We worked together at USDA. I loved his operative ideas, his gift for communicating, but most of all his friendship. The news of his passing has shaken me. My thoughts are with Nan and Grace. He always called you Gracie; he adored you both. I wish you nothing but comfort and love during this very difficult time. May your wonderful memories keep your hearts full.

A couple of days before his passing, he was on my mind as I found a...

A beautiful tribute to my friend David Sandretti. Love you, David, and my love and condolences- what an inadequate word - to you Nan and Grace, and David’s amazing family of Sandrettis and Madisons. I’ll leave this here - Ted Jonas (and Nino Tsiskaridze)

Miller familia sympathies especially Grace and Nan. Also heavy heart for Maryanne, Joe and Big Al. I hung with David early DC years. He introduced me to rap music and Fine Young Cannibals. A true giver in a too often takers world. Righteous dude who rose to Big Leagues. Safe journey my friend and fellow Feingold operative.

It is hard to believe that this joyous caring soul is not with us. I worked with David as he led the communications function for Rural Development at USDA. I came to treasure David as we traveled together and shared a passion for what is possible in this country. In a recent email he said--" I still have faith that we shall overcome." David leaves us with the unfinished work of overcoming. We must press on. I join so many who will miss his laughter and his positive faith that our...

Always smiling, and a reliable supporter across many mission areas within USDA , Dave highly regarded as a great colleague and effective contributor . Sorry to learn of his passing . Thoughts and prayers to his family .

Kevin Concannon