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SETH FAISON Obituary
died peacefully at home in Brooklyn, NY, on March 7. He was 93. A convivial anchor of Brooklyn Heights, Seth was an active champion of his native borough throughout his life. Known for his good judgement, colorful storytelling and boosterism for Brooklyn, he played a decisive role in strengthening institutions that he knew to be essential for a flourishing culture. As Chairman of the Brooklyn Academy of Music from 1966 to 1972, he rescued a dying establishment by hiring Harvey Lichtenstein as Executive Director, who guided its transformation into a thriving center for theater and dance. Seth served on two dozen other boards and associations, most notably as Chairman of Brooklyn Hospital Center, Vice Chairman of the Institute for Arts and Sciences, and Deacon of the First Unitarian Church of Brooklyn. He won numerous awards for distinguished trusteeship. Seth was an executive for 32 years at Johnson & Higgins, an insurance brokerage in lower Manhattan, walking the Brooklyn Bridge to work. Educated at Poly Prep and Wesleyan University, and served in the U.S. Navy. He was the son of John W. Faison and Caroline Shepard Faison. He is survived by his wife, Sara R. Faison, who was beside him when he died, and by four children, Katharine, Seth Jr., Sally and Ann; two step-daughters, Sally and Katherine; and 10 grandchildren. His first wife, Susan T. Faison, died in 1978. A memorial service will be held in the Spring.
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for SETH FAISON
Lydia Chiappettti
March 6, 2019
Thinking of Seth on this day and wish I had known him longer. My son has now moved to Brooklyn and is almost walking distance from Seth and Sara's beautiful home. It would have been wonderful to introduce my son to him and get to know my distant cousin better.
A life well-lived!
Lydia Chiappetti
April 11, 2017
I am a cousin who met Seth and Sara for the first time in October 2015 at their elegant Brooklyn Heights Townhouse. I am so grateful that i met Seth when he was so vibrant, making a lasting impression. We share the Faison lineage and it lives on with his beautiful light.
March 16, 2017
May his memories be a blessing, bringing comfort to aching hearts as he R.I.P
Jared Hughes
March 15, 2017
The president, board and staff of Compassion & Choices mourn the loss of this friend and supporter of our work - in New York and across the country. We promise to continue to fight in Seth's name for all Americans to have peaceful and pain-free deaths on their own terms that comport to the way in which their lives where led - with grace and peace and dignity. Rest in peace.
March 15, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family during this time of grief. Psalms 55 : 22.
Donna Jo Thornton
March 14, 2017
Dearest Kate,
Searching for words, I found these; "Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know that are happy. Author Unknown
March 14, 2017
Uncle Seth was a light to all his family. We will miss his presence deeply. With much love.
Linda and Duncan
Sandy Tyler
March 14, 2017
Seth, you were a great Dad and brother-in-law, a fixture in so many of my memories from growing up. Though I know you will continue on to dwell in the souls of your four beautiful children.
William Kahl
March 14, 2017
Hey Kate....thinkin' of ya...grateful you introduced me to your Pop in '77 when I lived over by A&S. Used to break bread w/him & your family on Pierrepont...peanuts in the salad....educational and enjoyable. Your Dad was intelligent, understanding, curious, loyal and patient....a big appetite for life and a heart to match.....glad I got to know him. I will toast you & him tonight in absentia....remembering good times...while I'm fending off a quasi-blizzard in Buffalo.
March 14, 2017
We will miss your bear hugs, your stories and the happiness you shared with all of us.
Miko
March 14, 2017
I express my sincere condolences. May the many fond memories created through the years bring you comfort. Psalms 94:22
Katharine T. Faison
March 14, 2017
A wonderful man, humble and authentic when that was not the way to get things done, he achieved so much in practical collaboration. he was a role model to me in many ways. I will miss him terribly, but can only celebrate a long life well lived.
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