Photo courtesy of Paul Ippolito Summit Memorial
Wil always feel blessed to have worked with Henry for 38 plus years. He will always have special place in my heart. Always with respect and class!!
Alfred Roth
February 23, 2026 | Ridgewood, NJ | Friend
Henry, Think of you and the fond memories very often. But especially when I step on a tennis court, cause it just brings back so many memories of time spent together....those many years ago. You left us much too young. RIP my friend. Jerry
Jerry B
February 24, 2025 | Friend
Always think of Henry very fondly on a frequent basis. My memory of Henry's friendship continues to be vivid.
John Mutch
February 23, 2025 | Flourtown, PA | Friend
Prayers and thoughts always. The best part of knowing Henry was having him as a friend-always
Alfred Roth
February 23, 2025 | Ridgewood, NJ | Friend
Henry not a day goes by where I do not think back about my good friend!! Prayers and thoughts!
Al Roth
Alfred Roth
February 24, 2024 | Ridgewood, NJ | Friend
I played in a tennis match today Henry, and thought of you and ALL the wonderful memories I have of you and our times together on the paddle and tennis courts. You were such a terrific and loyal friend and I never will forget you. I miss you a lot Henry and I´m very sorry you have left us.....way too young. Jerry
Jerry
February 20, 2024 | Friend
Miss you every day my good friend! A different world today, however thank you for the guidance needed to continue the tradition of caring. Always Al Roth
Al Roth
February 23, 2021 | Ridgewood, NJ | Friend
This past year I have listened to Bobby Darin with my son Ned more than ever, every time thinking and talking about Henry. I want my son to grow up to be like Henry, his integrity, humor, affection and of course bow ties!
nicholas white
February 23, 2021 | So. Hamilton, MA | Friend
Sad news. I loved Henry's laugh.
Azaima (formerly Abbe) Anderson
July 23, 2018 | Silver City, NM
Henry B. Sethness, longtime resident of Short Hills, NJ, passed away at St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NJ on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. He was sixty-one years old.
Henry is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Holly M. Sethness (nee McGloon); his loving daughters, Ashley Gosnell and Ellie and Charlotte Sethness, all of New York City; his dear siblings, Mary Arnold and her husband, Joseph, of McLean, VA, Charles B. Sethness and his wife, Mary, of Duck Lake, MI, and Daniel B. Sethness and his wife, Marilyn, of Clinton, IA. He was the devoted son-in-law of Cynthia McGloon of McLean, VA, and brother-in-law of Wendy Jones and her husband, John Marvin, of McLean, VA, and Kevin McGloon and his wife, Kate, of Bethesda, MD. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and grand-nieces and nephews. And, last but definitely not least, his two rescue dogs, Alice and Millie.
Henry was born in Chicago, IL to the late Charles H. and Mary (nee Buckley) Sethness. He grew up spending his summers at Duck Lake, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, where he learned to fish and waterski, and developed a lifelong appreciation for the outdoors. He graduated from The Hotchkiss School and received a B.A. in English from Kenyon College.
Henry recently retired as President of Sethness Products Company, a fifth-generation company established in 1880. During his 39-year career, he was instrumental in advancing the company into the international market, helping to establish plants in India, China, and France. Henry took great pride in Sethness Products, in particular the talented and dedicated men and women who worked for the company.
Henry was a member of the Short Hills Club in New Jersey and the Baker Hill Golf Club in Newbury, NH. He was an avid runner and once completed the Chicago Marathon. He was accomplished at racquet sports and skiing. Henry also enjoyed reading, especially books on history.
A friend to all, Henry’s greatest love was his family; he was happiest when he was with them. A devoted father, he attended every recital, school play, game and graduation. He had a big laugh and a zest for life that will be deeply missed.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Wyoming Presbyterian Church, 432 Wyoming Ave., Millburn, NJ. Arrangements are under the direction of Paul Ippolito Summit Memorial, 7 Summit Ave., Summit, NJ. For directions or to send condolences please visit www.ippolitofuneralhomes.com.
In lieu of flowers please make donations in his memory to Big Shoulders Fund, 212 W. Van Buren St. #900, Chicago, IL 60607 (www.bigshouldersfund.org) or to St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center, 575 Woodland Ave, Madison, NJ 07940 (www.sthuberts.org).
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