John S. Sutay, age 82 of Bridgeport, beloved husband of Patricia Tisi Sutay for 59 years, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2016 in his home. John was born in Bridgeport, son of the late John and Gertrude Jackson Sutay and was a lifelong resident. He was a proud United States Air Force veteran, serving as a staff sergeant during the Korean War. John was an independent delivery contractor with Royal Messenger Service, Branford. He was involved in the Hadley School for the Blind at the West Haven Veterans Hospital, where he received his high school diploma in 2016. Survivors in addition to his wife Patricia include his devoted children; John R. Sutay and wife Stephanie of South Carolina, Sharon Manning and husband Ron of Derby, Michael S. Sutay of Naugatuck, Robert J. Sutay and wife Betty of Orange, Kenneth J. Sutay and girlfriend Suzanne Macalino of Shelton, a brother George Sutay and wife Jeanette of Georgia, two sisters Alice Grady and husband Tom of Trumbull and June Wargo of Shelton, Proud Pop to nine grandchildren; Jason, Derick (Kristina) and Adam Manning, and Kelly (Christopher) Hovan, Christina, Jennifer, John (Courtney), Sean and John Ian Sutay, and seven great-grandchildren; Sebastian, Jake and Brody Manning, Chloe Ryan Hovan, Alexis, Rylie and Jason Tyler Sutay and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one brother and three sisters. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11:00am, meeting directly in St. Andrew Church, 435 Anton Street, Bridgeport, with a Mass of Christian Burial. Military honors will follow the Mass. In lieu of flowers contributions may made in memory of John S. Sutay to V.A. Connecticut Health Care System, Blind Center 950 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516. To send online condolences please visit www.redgatehennessy.com