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for Sam Chickerella
Roberta LaCorte
March 25, 2019
I received a remembrance of Mr. Chickerella and wanted to add that in genealogy I have been to a little town in Sicily called Cianciana, where Johns parents were born. It seems the Chickerella family came from the same place but spelled a little different. Little did I know when I attended Linden that I would marry into the LaCorte/Calcara family. I love family history. Gone but not forgotten. Roberta Hanning LaCorte (wife of John)
April 7, 2011
Thank you for your service to our country.
Blue Star Mothers of America
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Worthington/Cols. OH
April 4, 2011
Mr. Chickerella was always a welcome delight in our office and will be missed greatly.
Gabrielle
Calvin Wade
April 3, 2011
Coach, you were a legend, a mentor and an inspiration to me and many others. You will always be remembered. My deepest sympathy to your family. Rest in Peace.
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Betsy Bowen
April 3, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing...you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Betsy Bowen
April 2, 2011
Coach, I am shocked and saddened for you and your family. It seems like yesterday that we were together after the loss of your son. I know how close you and Sam were and, although I didn't know him well, I know that he was a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Seth Pymer
Pam Grossman
April 2, 2011
Connie, It was wonderful talking with you at the funeral home and being able to share some of the great "sayings" Mr. Chickerella shared with me over the eight years I worked with him at Prudential. Thanks to him, I enjoyed 32 years of marriage with Paul Grossman. I still remember the day vividly in 1968 when he told me that he had hired a guy for me to marry! I owe him a lot.... for Paul, 3 children, and 5 grandchildren...Thanks Mr. Chickerella, may you rest in peace! You will be missed.
April 1, 2011
We lived next to Connie and Sam for many years and watched them and their family grow and thrive.Our prayers are with you. Jo and Cal Alban
Ron Southall
April 1, 2011
We, the Southall family, want to express our deepest sympathies on the passing of Sam. We were neighbors on 20th Ave. where we grew up. Sam lived next door to us. We lived at 1172 E. 20th ave.
Vince taught ar Linden McKinley and coached high school football.
April 1, 2011
Dear Connie and Family,
We were sad to hear of your loss. I have fond memories of you and Sam from my Linden McKinley days. Lou remembers his time working for Sam at Prudential. It was so good seeing you and Sam a few years ago at Dom;s Spaghetti dinner. Our prayers are with you.
Lou and Betty (DeBolt) Tiberi
April 1, 2011
DEAR CONNIE AND FAMILY.
WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF YOU AND SAM FROM MY LINDEN McKINLEY DAYS. LOU REMEMBERS WORKING FOR SAM AT PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE.IT WAS GREAT SEEING YOU AND SAM A FEW YEARS AGO AT DOM,S SPAGHETTI DINNER.
YOUR ARE IN OUR PRAYERS,
LOU AND BETTY (DeBOLT) TIBERI.
Jim Van Arsdale
April 1, 2011
Condolences from the Van Arsdale family I knew Mr. Chickerella well many years ago. Growing up across the street was a fun time. I'm sad to here of his passing he was a great man. He helped to raised 3 good kids and was involved in many things in the community. I know he will be missed.
April 1, 2011
As a Linden McKinley student I remember both Mr. and Mrs. Chickerella. I was in both of their classes and felt they were great teachers. He will be missed. Prayers to his family. Nancy Blake Whittle
April 1, 2011
Dear Chicerella Family,
Growing up I always thought you all were cousins of ours. Sam was one of my dad's close friends industry and in life. He was always admired by us. Our entire family extends it's deepest sympthies to the Chickerella's. Sincerely,
Ralph Antolino, Jr.
March 31, 2011
I was very sad today to see that Mr. Sam Chickerella passed away. He was my teacher at Linden McKinley High School here in Columbus. I always admired him for the way he was always very nice to his students. He was just a nice man. Also, being a teenager at the time, I, along with a lot of the girls, had a crush on him. May I offer my sympathy to your family. Mrs. Marji (Froggatt) Whitman
Fred St. Clair
March 31, 2011
Our deepest condolences to Connie and the family. God be with you all.
Fred and Donna St. Clair
March 31, 2011
Fred and Donna St. Clair of Jeffersonville Ohio send their deepest condolences to Connie and the family. We will always remember him. God Bless you all. Cherish your memories.
March 31, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Chickerella family. We wish we could be with you at this difficult time.
Love,
the Pelletiers
Denny Grimm
March 31, 2011
Deepest Simpathy on your loss. Denny Grimm
Russ Randall
March 31, 2011
Mr. Chick was always smiling and always interested in his children and their friends. He is remembered as a wonderful man and our thoughts a prayers go to Mrs. Chick and the entire family.
March 31, 2011
Mrs. Chickerella & Family. I attended Linden McKinley 1949-1952 and had both of you as teachers & I was also in his Homeroom. He was a great educator. My condolences to you & your family. May he rest in peace. God Bless You. Betty (Lanier) Blackburn, Ocala,Fl
Samuel L Farb Sr
March 31, 2011
Sam was a pioneer in the insurance industry and a man of character. My heart goes out to his family for their loss.
Annette & Mark Saylor
March 31, 2011
Like a beacon of light shining in the night so was Sam's wonderful smile. We shall carry this wonderful memory with us ! Our love and prayers go out to all the family.
Rick Calcara
March 31, 2011
You never know all of the people you touch in your lifetime and the impact that you have on them. I remember as a child meeting my Great Aunt Rose's brothers and their families. Such good people who lived their core values and served so many through their work and volunteerism. I'm honored to have been at least remotely tied to your family. God bless you!
Roberta Hanning LaCorte
March 31, 2011
To Connie and family........what great memories of Linden-McKinley and you and Sam. We were all so excited (us girls in class of 54) because we thought we "fixed you guys up". Of course we didn't really but I remember the big beautiful smile on your face when you saw him and we would tease you. God has special rewards for him in Heaven.
Delfreda Porter-Minister/Evangelist
March 31, 2011
I remember coach Chickerella, My prayers and heart felt sympathy is extended to his family and friends. Your loved one has let many years of memories in the lives of many students. No more sickness, pain, sorrows or tears does he shed just the joy of the Lord in his new life ahead, let us not mourn as those who have no hope, but rejoice in knowing that we too will live with him in heaven one day. May God comfort your hearts with his sweet precious memories in your days to come. Class of 1975 Linden McKinley
Eloise Hays
March 31, 2011
Dear Connie --- So sorry to hear of Sam's passing. I'm sure you will miss him a lot. We all will be thinking of you and hope you will again join us on the golf course. Much love Eloise Hays
March 31, 2011
Sam will be missed by many! Over the years I have had the opportunity to enjoy his sons. He must have been a wonderful father. Rest in peace . God bless you all through these difficult times.
Dan Musgrave, Lewis Center, Ohio
Marylee Schwab(Hayes)
March 31, 2011
I remember Sam and Connie when they were both teachers at Linden McKinley. they made such a cute couple and all the kids were so happy when they married, like a fairy tale romance. So happy they had such a happy life but so sorry to hear of his passing. My sympathy to Connie and the family.
Eleanor Earley
March 31, 2011
Many years have passed but Sam will always be remembered as a great coach and Connie as a great teacher at Linden McKinley. Rest in peace Sam. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Class of 1954.
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