Obituary of Joseph Arthur Setaro

Joseph Arthur Setaro February 02, 1922 - January 30, 2009 Joseph Arthur Setaro, age 86, of Valerie Lane, Danbury, devoted husband of Mary (Schirmer) Setaro, died at Danbury Hospital on Friday, January 30th. He was born in Danbury on February 2, 1922, son of the late Frank and Rosa (Cicchetti) Setaro. He was a graduate of both Danbury High and Henry Abbott Tech. He received his architectural degree from Fountain Blue School of Fine Arts in Paris, France. Mr. Setaro was a Veteran of World War II, serving with the United States Army in Northern France. He worked as a teacher for Henry Abbott Technical School for 25 years. Prior to working as a teacher, he designed the original Amber Room, the Candlewood Inn, Habitat International, as well as various industrial and commercial buildings in the area. He was a parishioner of St. Gregory the Great Church, a member of the American Institute of Architects, and was founder of the Danbury Ski Club. He also enjoyed speaking to area schools about his military experiences. In addition to his beloved wife, Mary, he will be sadly missed by his son, Jeffrey A. Setaro of Danbury; his daughter, Jennifer Santulli and her husband, Stephen of Pound Ridge, NY; his grandchildren, Olivia and Andrew Santulli. He is also survived by his two sisters, Mary Duchesne and Julie Halpin, both of Danbury; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Lawrence Setaro and his sister, Barbara Stolle. Funeral Information Funeral Services will be held at the Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White Street, Danbury, on Wednesday, February 4th at 6:00pm with Deacon Bill Murphy of St. Gregory the Great Church officiating. The family will receive friends between 4:00 and 6:00pm. Donations Information In appreciation for the care and support for Joe and his family, contributions may be made in his memory to Regional Hospice of Western Connecticut, 405 Main St. Danbury, CT 06810.