New York, New York
CHAST--George, 95. Retired educator and proud teacher of French and Spanish at Lafayette High School, Brooklyn and respected linguist. Member of Phi Beta Kappa and WWII US Navy Seabee. He leaves behind his beloved wife of sixty-nine years, Elizabeth, a daughter, New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast;...
Read MoreMr. Chast was my Spanish teacher when I was in 10th grade. I wish I had studied harder in his class....he was a great teacher and a respectable role model.
Michael Ungerleider
April 25, 2021 | Fullerton, CA | Student
Dear Elizabeth,
So sorry to hear that George is no longer, I have such lovely memories of our meetings…
You can't imagine how often I think of you and George, wondering whether you're still in Brooklyn (but I think not). It was so heartwarming to see you & to exchange a few letters when my mother died. I hope that George enjoyed his later years and that you're enjoying yours - with good books & music. How wonderful to have found this site. Roz, I saw a video of you too & perhaps...
Judith Reich-Andreyev
December 13, 2007 | Paris
I was a student of Mr. Chast at Lafayette High School and became a French teacher because of his example. He was a scholar who presented languages to students in an interesting and unique way. I haven't seen him in many years but suffice to say he always remained in my heart.
Joyce Fischer Tobman
October 25, 2007 | Brooklyn, NY
Elizabeth, how wonderful it always was to see you both together at OWL meetings. My sincere condolences.
Judith Ebert
October 21, 2007 | Brooklyn, NY
