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Jack Setian Obituary

Jack H. Setian
June 4,1943-Dec. 21, 2012

Jack Setian was born in Ludlow,
Massachusetts to parents HovsepSetian and Yebrakse Der Kaprielian.
He was the youngest of 5 children. He is predeceased by his parents, brother Stephen, sisters Agnes and Margaret. He is survived by his brother Ralph.
The Setian family moved to Pasadena in 1945. Jack and his siblings attended Pasadena schools and graduated from John Muir High School. Jack graduated from Muir in 1961. He was an active member on the Muir board of Alumni.
He enlisted in 1961 and worked as a Medical Specialist @ Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City, Florida. He was honorably discharged in 1965.
Jack attended Florida State University in 1962 before attending and graduating from Pasadena City College in 1965. He continued his education at Cal State Los Angeles receiving a B.S. in business finance in 1973.
He was a successful businessman in both real estate and stock market trading.
In 1973 he married Sally Ann Setian. They were married for over 35 years.
He was active for many years in the Pasadena Exchange Club and the Optimist Club of Pasadena.
Jack was generous, gregarious, and hard working. He highly valued family and friendships. He was a lover of great food and hosted many shish kebab barbeques.
He is survived by his four children: Shaunna (Tim), Holly (Steve), JoLyn (Juan), and Joseph, which have given him six grandchildren: Andrew & Richard Tucker, David & Amelia Bowen, Riley Bolanos and Isabella Setian.
He lost his battle with cancer in Shreveport, Louisiana where he insisted on visiting one last time. While in Shreveport, he was kindly looked after by his niece Lisa Susano and his nephews Andrew and John Cariere.
He will be missed.
A memorial service was held on December 28th with family.

Published by Pasadena Star-News on Jan. 4, 2013.
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My dads best friend through childhood and life. I grew up ganging out at the house with that incredible tree house and club house. Just seeing memorial page now but I of course knew of his passing. Peace be with the family and his soul.

Julie

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September 1, 2020

Although I only knew him as my high school friend's dad and spoke to him just a handful of times, it was easy to see what kind of man he was simply by watching him interact with his family, knowing how well-respected he was by his community, and also by seeing how his kids turned out~creative, intelligent, confident, and independent. I appreciated his and his family's generosity during those few years. My heart goes out to the Setian Family.

N. Hirsch

January 30, 2013

He was funny, kind and genuinely cared for people. I remember going to their home with Holly and always being so welcomed. Just an amazing family - this world is a better place because of Jack Setian. Grateful I had the chance to know him. May he know peace and the fulness of love!

Brita Pinkston

January 10, 2013

My thoughts are with you and your family Shaunna. I met your dad only once. But I know you loved him dearly! I think my mom is up there helping your dad find his way around so don't worry. He's in good hands.

Leah Harter

January 8, 2013

Dear Sally Shaunna holly Joelynn and Joseph , so sorry for your loss and to hear of your dads passing . Thanks for including me in fun adventures with your dad. God bless

Ambet Daly-Brister

January 7, 2013

I had known Jack but just a short while, ~9 months, but he left such an impression on me, with his positivity and knowledge about so many things, plus his great generosity. I was getting him groceries and running errands his final two weeks. We had such great conversations and visits and I got to know what a great man he was. I will really miss him.

David M

January 5, 2013

We always looked forward to uncle Jack coming to town!! He was our link to our relatives in California.
He was genius in so many ways!!! He will be missed by all of us in Shreveport. Love always!!

Lisa Susano

January 5, 2013

Jack Setian was a most unique friend. We enjoyed his friendship for many a year and he was always up and full of ideas on various subjects.
We had real estate deals, organizations we belonged to and charitable pursuits that always engendered his complete energy and cooperation.
May he rest in peace and perpetual light shine upon him . His memory is alive and well in the hearts of all that knew him.
Our condolences to his many friends and family.
May we see him again in eternity holding forth at the hot tub or pool in Paradise.

Tom and Diane Joyce

January 4, 2013

Holly Setian

January 4, 2013

We will miss you dad. You were quite a character! xo

shaunna tucker

January 4, 2013

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