Joseph A. Sutera Jr.

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Joseph Sutera Obituary

Montville - Joseph A. Sutera, Jr., 75, of 28 Driscoll Dr., Uncasville, entered eternal life on Nov. 4, 2009, at home.

He was born on Oct. 4, 1934, in New London, the son of the late Joseph A. and Mary (Gigliotti) Sutera Sr., he attended local schools and graduated from the former Bulkeley High School. He served for ten years in the U.S. Navy and was a veteran of the Korean War.

Mr. Sutera Jr. owned and operated the former Joseph A. Sutera Reality Co., in Bozrah.

He is survived by his life partner, Lorraine Bates of Uncasville; five sons, Timothy Sutera of Salem, Christopher Sutera of Uncasville, Jonathan Sutera of Waterford, Nathaniel Sutera of Montville and Edwin Muenzer of Norwich; two sisters, Jeanette Padgett and Lillian Joyce both of Waterford; a sister-in-law, Annette Sutera of Waterford; and uncle, Victor Gigliotti on New London; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a brother, Eugene Sutera.

His family will receive relatives and friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home, 84 Montauk Ave., New London. Family and friends are asked to gather for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Thursday in St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, 10 Huntington St., New London. Interment in St. Mary Cemetery with military honors.

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Published by The Day on Nov. 11, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Sutera

12 Entries

Timothy Sutera

November 14, 2009

I just wanted to thank everyone who attended my father's wake and funeral services and also for your kind words
here on this guest book. I guess the only way to describe my dad was that he was larger than life and if you met him you would remember him. My 4 brothers and I will miss him more than words can convey. Again thanks to everyone for their words and prayers and God bless you all.

Tony & Ann Gigliotti

November 13, 2009

To the wonderful Sutera Family, Another East New London icon passes on to richer and greener pastures. Not many of us left.
Our sincere condolences.
Rest in peacs Joe.

Jamie Chambers

November 12, 2009

Ed, I am very sorry for your loss but I am happy I was able to talk with you about your dad. God Bless.

Peg Bojor

November 11, 2009

Lillian & Jeanette, Our condolences for the loss of your brother. God bless you and the family. Love, Ed & Peg (Bojor)

Rich Williams

November 11, 2009

I'll remember Joe as the consummate sales guy. At his used furniture store he was able to spot the customers' needs and match them up with just the right set and send them away happy with a great price. He helped me financially when things were looking bad and always had a job for me. I'll miss you greatly, buddy. I know you're selling real estate or health products to the angels... God help them! My sincerest condolences to Lorraine, Tim, Jon, Chris, Ed and Nate, and the many others whose lives were touched by Grandpa Joe.

Dawn Pendleton

November 11, 2009

To Ed,
I am sorry for your loss.

Sherry Pruitt

November 11, 2009

A man with the glass 3/4 full! I feel blessed to have gotten to know Joe and care for him. A resilient, witty, loyal man that could uplift an entire room with his charisma and love for life. My condolences to the family for your loss - may his spirit and zest for life carry you during this time and help you in the future.

Bethany Huntley

November 10, 2009

Joe, larger than life with a heart to match. Thank you for sharing your life with mom. You were a wonderful step-dad/step-grandpa....touching our lives in so many ways. I sure am missing your daily phone calls of "Where're you at?"
God bless you.

Diane Elliott(Sutera)

November 10, 2009

My condolences to the family.

Donna Bienkowski Smith

November 10, 2009

My sincere sympathy and condolences to all of the Sutera family. I am going to miss talking to "my buddy" Joe. I enjoyed talking about New London and New London sports with him amongst other topics. During football season, Friday was always pregame talk and Monday was our Monday morning QB talk! Although he lived in Montville he still was a New London guy, as he often reminded me! I was priveleged he said I was his buddy. I will keep those memories in my heart Joe. Me and the girls will miss you!
Masonicare Home Health & Hospice, E.L.

Chris Sutera II

November 10, 2009

The family thanks you for your wishes John- My grandfather touched so many people throughout his life and had a knack for helping the helpless. He lived two lifetimes in the short amount of time he was here, some of which don't even live once!! We love you Grampa- Ti vogliamo bene! Addio!

John Ryan

November 10, 2009

Condolences to the Joseph Sutera family. He was a high power real estate tycoon. May God bless him. He worked very hard. We all should have his work ethic.I moved away from Norwich in 1992 to Buffalo, N.Y.

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