Obituary of Sidney Schetina

Schetina, Sidney Interior Designer Sidney Schetina, one of Denver’s best interior designers, passed away at age 96. Sid worked his creative magic for over 1,000 clients in a career spanning over 70 years. He was featured numerous times in The Denver Post’s Empire section for his design acumen for commercial and residential projects. Sid worked well into his 90’s. Sid was raised in the Bronx in New York and received his training in art and design at Columbia University, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Art Students League of New York. While in New York, he designed theatrical stage sets and retail store windows. Sid served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan. He moved to Denver in 1951 where he found employment with architect Richard Crowther before opening his own interior design firm in 1956. He cherished his family, friends, career, nature and music. His love of music led him to take up cello lessons in his 80s. Sid is survived by Jayne, his loving wife of 50 years; sons Gregory Schetina and wife Elizabeth (Glendale, CA) and Mark Schwartz and wife Kathryn Deringer (Westerville, OH); daughters Karen Schetina and husband David Japka (Los Angeles, CA) and Karen Harolds and husband Evan (Castle Rock, CO); and grandchildren Saul Schwartz, Ari Schwartz, Sam Schetina, Catherine Schetina, and Matthew Schetina. A celebration of life service is planned for 11:30 AM, Friday, December 14th at Quebec Place, (the celebration center at Fairmount Mortuary), 430 S. Quebec Street, Denver, CO 80247. The chapel is in the main building, entrance is on the north side of the building with ample parking. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Colorado Symphony or Charity of Choice.