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Robert Sutherland Obituary
A viewing & visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday (April 28, 2017) at Branchport Methodist Church, 3870 Guyanoga Road, Branchport, N.Y.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday (April 29, 2017) at Branchport Methodist Church. A luncheon celebrating Bob's life will follow.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to NY Presbyterian Weill Cornell
Medical Center Pediatric Cancer Department.
Bob was a Physical Education & Health teacher for 35 years before his
retirement in 2015. He taught first at Dwight Englewood School & later at
Columbia High School in Maplewood/South Orange, N.J. He was a state champion lacrosse coach, football coach, and a Project Adventure Instructor.
Bob's life was filled with a myriad of adventures on land and water. He
brought boundless enthusiasm, positivity, humor and love into every aspect of his life. He was an avid cyclist, dive instructor, and a talented photographer. His love for the water stemmed from generations of his family
being on the clear waters of Keuka Lake. Bob spent countless hours at the
helm of his Scows.
Bob is survived by his wife, Missie; son, Bob; daughter, Allie; and granddaughter, Isla; additionally, he is survived by his siblings Kenneth Sutherland, Patricia Medic and Christine Martin; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many, many friends.
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Memories and Condolences
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Heidi
October 11, 2017
My condolences to his family for your loss. I was shocked to hear Sudsie had passed. I wish I had the chance to tell him one more time how much I really appreciated his help and friendship. He was such a fun teacher to teach with. I learned a lot with Bob, the best of what I learned was about life, having a passion for what you teach every day, and finding the JOY everyday. "Find the Joy!" "Don't sit on your brains" "Bahooda" He had some great Bob-sayings. I miss teaching, chatting about adventures and life, getting some suds with Sudsie, and sharing a laugh with him. Bob, you are missed and "You go girl!"
Ted Hall
May 11, 2017
We are saddened to learn about the passing of Robert Sutherland. Our family is thankful to have had the opportunity to meet and talk with him over the time his mother Kate, wintered at our cottage on Crescent Beach. Sincerely, Ted & Becky Hall
Barbara Maher
April 28, 2017
The Sutherland Family, I'm so sorry for your loss of Bob. I know this is a loss to the entire family as you are 1 for all family of Ernie & Katherine. I knew Bobby as a little boy playing with my daughter, Mary Jo. They spent many days, of fun, together. His loss will be felt by all of you forever. My prayers are with all of you. Barbara Maher
Josh Gurfein
April 27, 2017
My sincerest condolences to the Sutherland family. Sudsie was a tough coach and I liked him a lot. The timing of the email that DE sent out is bizarre because I was just thinking about him earlier today.
Keith Rosenbloom
April 27, 2017
My sincerest condolences to the Sutherland family. Sudsie was a wonderful influence on this young man he coached and genuinely cared for. I enjoyed laughing with him, getting "chewed out" by him and learning how to be passionate about the things we loved. He got me into SCUBA, and let me help him pull off an incredible practical joke on his office mate. He is missed.
Karen Economopoulos
April 26, 2017
The Economopoulos Family sends its deepest sympathies and are thinking of all of you and your wonderful, kind family. Steve, Karen ,katelyn, Kristen, Ashley,Addison
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