VIRGINIA BEACH — Emily Elizabeth Sutton, 82, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020.
She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, John Sutton. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Ellinger; mother, Caroline Ellinger; brother, William Ellinger; and sister, Patricia Quinn.
Emily worked in the insurance industry and spent 25 years with State Farm before retiring. Emily served on the board of directors for the Tidewater Winds Concert Band and was active in Holy Spirit’s Sunshine Club. Emily, with her husband, John, was a world traveler, having visited most European countries, Australia, Fiji, New Zealand and Singapore. In addition, she and John traveled through most of Canada and the United States, which included Hawaii and Alaska.
She is survived by her daughter, Theresa Gatto of Toms River; son, Nicholas Lopez of Virginia Beach and Carol Keep. She had several grandchildren, including Maria Cassidy, Carissa Lopez, Jessie Malbone, Christina Malbone and Michael Pucillo; and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, July 13, at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5033 Rouse Drive, Virginia Beach. A Mass will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 14, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1396 Lynnhaven Parkway, Virginia Beach. A procession to Colonial Grove Memorial Park will follow.
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