Sabato Notaro arrived in England from Naples, Italy in September 1950 with very little money and a one-year work permit as a farm labourer. He left behind his wife, Immacolata and three very young children, knowing the separation would be painful but believing it was the only way to build a better future for them. When he arrived, he relied entirely on others to help him find work and accommodation as he could not communicate in English at all.

His early life in England was extremely difficult. Sabato worked long days on farms in harsh conditions and lived in a shepherd’s hut with no basic comforts, no heating, no proper washing facilities, and barely enough food. Despite this, he remained determined.

After many months, Sabato secured better employment and accommodation, allowing his wife and children to join him in England. Even then, life remained a struggle. Money was scarce, work was physically exhausting, and everyday tasks were made harder by the language barrier. Still, Sabato refused to accept defeat. He worked additional hours wherever possible and began taking on small self-employed jobs, slowly gaining independence and confidence.

Over the years, Sabato moved from hedge cutting to timber trading, and building work, reinvesting every penny he earned back into his work. He faced repeated setbacks, financial losses, ill health, debt, and personal loss. His resilience never wavered. Known for keeping his word and paying his debts, his reputation for honesty and reliability became one of his greatest strengths.

By the 1960s, Sabato had expanded into Building, through sheer effort and self-taught skills. Incorporating his Limited company in 1964. In 1977 he took a decisive step that would shape the future of the family business: he began manufacturing aluminium windows, initially for his own new Build properties. The quality of the work quickly gained attention, and demand from the wider public followed. This marked the beginning of the Notaro Windows Company.  

From these humble beginnings grew the foundations of the Notaro name that exists today. Sabato’s journey from a man living alone in a shepherd’s hut that spoke no English, to a business owner supporting a large family. Sabato has built a legacy through personal sacrifice, perseverance, integrity, and hard work.   Supported by his wife and ten children the Notaro “dynasty” was created.

Sabato’s values of resilience, honesty, and pride in craftsmanship continue to guide the Company and remain at the heart of everything Notaro represents.

“Grazie Goodfather”