I am posting a link to a blog entry by one of PHS's more noteable alumni, Dave Barry. 

http://blogs.herald.com/dave_barrys_blog/2007/08/mr-sabella.html

Here is anoter link to information about 'Tough Tony'

http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070830/SPORTS02/708300406/1034/SPORTS&nclick_check=1

I have many emails from classmates relating their encounters with Mr. Sabella, and will try to find a way to post them soon.

Anthony Charles Sabella of Somers, NY, formerly of Pleasantville and Bedford Village, NY, died peacefully on August 28th surrounded by his family at the Community Hospice in Washington, DC after a long battle with cancer. He was born on January 17, 1922 in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Anna Caterina and Pellegrino James Sabella. He graduated from Niagara Falls H.S. and Canisus College. He served in the US Navy during WWII. Mr. Sabella was a longtime school administrator and former superintendent of Bedford schools, a past president and rules interpreter for basketball and football officials, a former president of Section 1 athletics and a past president of NYSPHSAA; Mr. Sabella was also inducted in to the NYSPHSAA and Westchester County Sports Halls of Fame. Beloved husband of the late Julia A. (Fulgenzi); father of James and wife, Christina; Judith and husband, Thomas Flanagan; Mark and wife, Stacey; and Susan and husband, John Mitchell. He was predeceased by his brothers, Luke and Vincent and his sister, Marie Grandinetti. He is survived by his sister, Theresa Palumbo. He was the cherished grandfather to his ten (10) beloved grandchildren. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Oelker-Cox Funeral Home, 262 Main St., Mt. Kisco, NY from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, Thursday and Friday. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick's Church, Bedford, NY at 10 AM Saturday, September 8th. Donations may be made in Anthony's name to: Community Hospice of Washington, 3720 Upton St. NW, Washington, DC 20016. www.sinatraFFH.com