Jon A. Sandrilla

i am sorry to hear of the loss of mr sandrilla.he was a great spanish teacher and always willing to help his students conquer the spanish language. i recently went to the open house for the old chs and as i walked the halls many memorys came back and mr sandrilla was surely one of them. as well as you p.j. mr sandrilla will be in my prayers.

I was fortunate to teach with Jon for over thirty years. He was always a gentleman who was jovial and fair. His contributions to the faculty and students at Chicopee High School were many. Those memories are very much alive in the hearts of his friends and former students. He will be sadly missed by all those who were lucky enough to know him.

It is with great sadness to learn of Mr. Sandrilla's passing. He was a great teacher and coach that I will always remember. It wasn't just Spanish that he taught but it was also worldly education and culture. His art lessons in the language lab were among my best class experiences in high school and an appreciation I will have with me forever. It was a sad day in Chicopee High sports history when he retired as the coach of the swim team and we were so fortunate to have him as long as we did.

My brother Mark was 4 years old and ran out in front of Jon's car. Jon took him to the hospital and made sure he was fine. Mark is now 58.
Jon sent my MOM [Marie]a Christmas card every year until her death 3 years ago. They both kept in touch over the years. May GOD bless and keep him in the palm of his hand

Mr. Sandilla always made spanish class and interesting place to be. His stories added flair to the class. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.