James Sutorus

     James A. Sutorus, 91 of Lorain passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2011 at Amherst Manor Nursing Home following a long illness.

     Mr. Sutorus was born in Elyria on December 18, 1919, the son of the late Joseph J and Ann (nee Adams) Sutorus. He was a graduate of Lorain High School in the class of 1937. He lived in Lorain most of his life.

     He was a member of the Church of St. Peter in Lorain. He served in the US Navy during WW II.

     Mr. Sutorus was a retired carpenter-dock master at the American Ship Building Co. in Lorain. He retired in 1982 following 42 years service. He was a member of the Lorain Moose Club. He enjoyed playing softball, bowling, golf and playing cards

     He is survived by his daughters: Patricia (Robert) Wash of Lorain, Diane Sutorus of Vermilion, sons James D (Cher) Sutorus of Raleigh NC, Randy J (Carolyn) Sutorus of Broken Arrow, OK, 6 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren.

     In addition to his parents, in 2009 he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia M. (nee Foltz) Sutorus, to whom he was married on Nov. 1939, his granddaughter Jennifer Beeson, great granddaughter Haley Austin, sisters Catherine Morrison, Marg Latham, Pat Knudsen, brothers Arther E Sutorus, and Joseph Sutorus.

     Friends may call on Thursday, February 10, 2011 from 9:00 am until prayers at 10:30 am in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain. Following our prayers, a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Church of St. Peter Catholic Church, 3509 Oberlin Ave., Lorain, at 11:00 am with Father John C. Retar, officiating.

     Burial will be in Resthaven Memory Gardens, Avon.

     The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice.

Condolences

From: Judy Moore
Relation: Friend

Sorry for your loss. We know what you going thu. My Dad died on Dec 23 2010. 

Merle , Lloyd, Judy

From: Art Jr and Alice Sutorus
Relation: Uncle

We send our love and condolences to cousins Pat, Diane, Jim, Randy and their families in the passing their father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

From: ROSEMARY ZOCCHI LUSHER
Relation: FRIEND

God grant him eternal rest, and may he have peace everlasting.