Frederick “Rick” Raymond Sutter was called home on November 6, 2017 due to injuries sustained in a motorbike accident.
He was born on February 26, 1943 in Rahway, New Jersey to Frederick Joseph Sutter and Marie Veronica Dutcher Sutter.
Rick was a graduate of St. Cecelia’s School, Woodbridge High School, and the University of Phoenix. He started his career as an electrician for the E.I. DuPont Company in New Jersey and retired as a safety administrator with Honeywell in Tempe, Arizona.
His life was devoted to volunteer work and among his proudest achievements was the work he did as a fireman and later as the fire chief of the Iselin Volunteer Fire Company #1 in his home state of New Jersey. After moving to Arizona in 1978 he has volunteered for the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Posse, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Banner Baywood Hospital, and the Victim’s Services Unit of the Mesa Police Department. His last few years were spent as a volunteer photographer with the Mesa Police.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother John Sutter and his daughter Dawn Harvey. He is survived by his loving wife Susan and children Leigh Barlow (Benjamin), Frederick J Sutter, and Ronald Dye (Elizabeth). He leaves behind his adored grandchildren Kyle, Cole, and Caitlin Sutter; Kevin, Serenity, and Cheyanne Harvey along with their father Ken; Lexi, Hunter, Hayden, and Lincoln Dye; and great-grandson Sylas Harvey. He is also survived by his sisters Georgean Pichalski (Ted) and Marie Franchak as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
There will be a Celebration of Life and graveside prayer on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery, 7900 East Main St, Mesa, AZ 85207. There will be a viewing starting at 1:30pm and the service will follow at 2:30pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society in Rick’s name are greatly appreciated.
I’m so sorry, Sue, for your loss. I remember vividly when you and Rick met. Sending love and prayers.
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers with the Sutter, Dye and Barlow families.
Dearest Sue, Ron, Fred & Leigh you are in our heart and prayers as we mourn the loss of your beloved husband , stepfather and father. He will be missed by all of us.
We are so sorry for your loss. (We are the Barlow’s neighbors/friends). It was a lovely memorial service. What a remarkable man. He will be missed, no doubt. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Hi friend! Thank you for the part you played in our love story. Rick was an incredible man and God blessed our marriage in so many ways. Hope you have been well and blessed with happiness in all things. I’ll call you when I feel a little less fragile. We must have lunch and talk and talk and talk. My number is 602 – 370 – 2211.
Thank you for your kind thoughts and prayers. You are a fantastic couple and have been fun to share time with.
Love and all blessings to you and Jerry. You have always been there for For Rick and me through many years and through many happy and sad times. Thank you for making us part of your beautiful family and for the gift of Elizabeth as the wife of my son.
Thank you for your kindness and for being such good friends and neighbors to Leigh and Ben. So glad you could attend. It means so much that you shared in our Celebration of Life for my wonderful Husband.