William E. Sutter

William E. Sutter, age 83, of Perry, died on Monday September 29, 2014 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on July 1, 1931 a son of the late Edward( Agnes) Sutton and adopted mother Thelma Sutton.
William worked for the Nickel Plate Road Railroad, Morton Salt Co. and the Rochester Laborer’s Union.
He served with the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was on the USS Hammer DD-718. He received the United Nations Metal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service medal and the China Service Medal.
He was a member of the Perry VFW Post #5009, National Geographic Society, and the American Legion Post #799 in Buffalo. He enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas, watching old war movies and talking about his experience in the war.
He is survived by his companion for 23 years Thelma Flint of Perry, step-daughter: Kristie (Thomas) Fravel of Perry, 2 step-sons: Randy (Colleen) Newton of Livonia and Roy Newton of Perry, 7 grandchildren: Kenneth, Marissa, Dakota, Caleb, Aubrey, Mary and Lucy.
He is preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers Howard Edwin Sutton and Jules Henry Adams.
Family and friends may call from 1-3pm on Saturday January 17th at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. Perry where services will follow at 3pm.
Memorial may be made to the Stroke Rehabilitation Center At Strong 601 Elmwood Ave. 5th floor Rochester, New York 14642