James A. Sutorus, 91, Retired Carpenter-Dock Master

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 suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice.

Online condolences http://www.boyer-cool.com.