Andy

Boonville, NY and Chandler, AZ- Andrew DeSetto, age 80, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away Sept 2, 2023 in Arizona. He was born May 12, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York. He was preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Connie and his daughter Danielle. He is survived by Lois, his devoted wife of 56 years, his daughter and son-in-law Michelle and Steve, and grandchildren Andrew, Matthew, and Natalie. He is also survived by a sister and brother-in-law Terri and John and a brother and sister-in-law Bobby and Barbara, as well as nieces Lisa, Dina, and Erica.

He was raised on Long Island, NY and graduated from H. Frank Carey High School and Kansas State University attending on a baseball scholarship. He also spent time at Michigan State University getting a Master’s Degree. After being introduced to Lois by his father they wed and ventured upstate to Boonville, New York. They both accepted teaching positions in West Leyden, NY. Andrew taught drivers education and physical education at Adirondack Central School for over 30 years. He started coaching Varsity Baseball at A.C.S soon after arriving and would go on to make the State Championships twice.

Andy loved sports of all kinds and enjoyed many evenings on various bowling leagues and earned a 300 game ring. As he got older he progressed to golf and enjoyed many friendships centered around leagues and tournaments. In 1996 he retired and started vacationing in Chandler, Arizona where he enjoyed time with family and watching his grandchildren grow.

In lieu of flowers you are welcome to contribute to the Danielle DeSetto Memorial Fund at Adirondack Central School 110 Ford Street Boonville, New York. Visitation hours will be Thursday, September 14th from 6-9pm at Trainor Funeral Home 143 Schuyler St. Boonville, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 112 Charles St. Boonville, NY, at 11:00 am on Friday, September 15th, 2023. Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Boonville.

Adirondack High School Teacher, Mickey Fauvelle, recalls his memories of Coach DeSetto:

My varsity baseball coach, the most successful in school history, Andy DeSetto, passed away last week. In the three years I played for him, our teams went 46-9, won two Intervalley League titles, had an undefeated regular season and made a historic run to a 1986 state title game. In light of the success on the field, Coach DeSetto was one of the most genuine and kindest individuals I’ve ever had the privilege of knowing. The game of baseball was always fun with Coach DeSetto. His calm demeanor and willingness to allow players to play free from expectation became a perfect recipe that led to great success. My days on the ACS baseball bus with Coach DeSetto were some of the funnest and care free days I’ve ever had playing and coaching in a lifetime involved in sports. My condolences go out the DeSetto family.