Louise Sutter Obituary

Name: Visitation for Louise Sutter
Start: 2015-02-28T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-02-28T16:00:00.000Z
Location: M.A. Connell Funeral Home

SUTTER - Louise Marion, 88, of Williamsburg, V.A., formerly of Huntington, N.Y., on February 19, 2015. Commercial artist at the Huntington Pennysaver for 27 years. Beloved wife of the late Arthur J. Sutter. Loving mother of Cathy Sutter-Sorensen (David) and Kevin F. Sutter. Cherished grandmother of James Sorensen (Cynthia) and Carolin Barnett (Jerl) and great-grandmother of Robert James Barnett. Dear sister of Barbara Gibson. Devoted aunt to many nieces and nephews whom she loved so much. Memorial visitation Saturday 10-11am at M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave., Huntington Station. Memorial service to be held at the funeral home 11am. www.maconnellfuneralhome.com

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Published by Newsday from Feb. 26 to Feb. 27, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Louise Sutter

3 Entries

Krista Harrell

January 2, 2016

I am deeply saddened to see of Mrs. Sutter's passing. After my mom not hearing back from her this holiday, I went to search for a possible new address and found this notice.
Mrs. Sutter was a beautiful person and my grandma Harrell's very best friend. She was always so good to my family and I and we loved her dearly. There was no one more kind. She showed me you could be a smart, strong, witty, and independent woman - and to never apologize for it. I am blessed and grateful to have known her. I know she and my grandma are in heaven laughing and looking out for each other. Rest in peace. With love always, Krista Harrell, Joann Harrell, and Jeffrey Harrell

Inge Flester

March 3, 2015

We were very fortunate to have Louise as a devoted volunteer at the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library at Colonial Williamsburg for nearly 30 years. Attached is a photo of her at her desk diligently working on the filing. She was perfect for the job because she was very detail oriented and, when she couldn't figure out where something was to be filed or couldn't find something, she would call it a mystery and did not rest until she could solve it.
As recent as last year she spoke of when she used to run (and I mean literally run) the Library's film series in our old building and how the last time she was in New York someone going through the airport recognized her from that which took place many, many years ago (back in the very early 90's). Just a reminder of what a great impression Louise made on people. She sure did on me!
I used to call her my Energizer Bunny. She just kept going and going despite many health challenges. A wonderful role model to me. As she used to say, she was a "tough old bird." I admire her for that.
Rest in peace Louise. You leave quite a legacy.

February 26, 2015

Dear Cathy and Kevin,
I miss Louise. She was always thereacross the streeta phone call away. It's like a light went out in my life. The last few weeks and months have been hard on her. She was fiercely independent and didn't like that she had become dependent. She didn't like the nurses and aides who came regularly to tend to her. Or maybe it was that she didn't like the way her body was giving out on her. She couldn't quite keep up with the people coming and going. She liked the weekend because they didn't work on weekends.
I remember the first day I met Louise right after she moved in. She was on the porch roof washing 2nd floor windows. And then there was the day she took on the whole homeowner association about her shrubbery out back being cut down. She had planted that when she first moved to give screening between her and the neighbors. She told them she didn't have enough years left to replant and get the growth back.
Then there was the day she came home with the whole passenger side of her car dented and scraped with blue paint on it. She said the young attendant at the car wash had offered to drive her car through and then hit the side of the car wash. She said he was so scared and so apologetic she couldn't scold him. She said, That's ok. The scratches on the car are still there.
I miss the days when she invited me over for tea and cookies. She talked about her familyher children and grandchildren. She was so very proud of you. She told me about Kevin's music career and Cathy's new job and David's boat and what life was like on Long Island.
My memories of Louise would not be complete without mention of the 6 long weeks, Monday through Friday, she drove me to radiation treatment for cancer. Every day at 1 pm that big old white car was out front honking the horn. She would nap in the lobby while she waited for me. When I finished the treatments, she helped me ring the bell in celebration that it was over.
She drove like a bat out of hell. She said she liked the power of the engine. She said when she was behind the wheel she wasn't handicapped anymore. She could keep up with the best of them. We used to joke that I would survive cancer and be taken out by Louise's driving.
I will miss my old friend. Goodbye, Louise. You're not hurting any more, and you are once again with your beloved husband, Art.
Much love and respect,
Betty

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