John

Suttora

Ivan (John) Suttora, 89, of Fort Lee, N.J. went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus, on Thursday, February 1, 2024.

John was born on October 29, 1934 in Susak, Croatia and came to the United States in 1964. He resided in Hoboken, Cliffside Park and Fairview before moving to Fort Lee.

He brought his hard work ethic from Susak and was employed by US Trucking. Afterwards he worked as a waiter at Villa Capri, Sonny D's and Portobello Restaurants, sometimes holding multiple jobs to provide for his family. John also served in the Yugoslavian Navy.

John leaves behind his devoted and caring wife of 64 years, Leticia (nee) Picinic, his loving children Mario (Rosanna) Suttora, Nick Suttora, Joanne Suttora (deceased), grandchildren Noah and Rebecca and sister-in-law Rosa Picinic. He also leaves behind many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

John was predeceased by his parents Ivan and Nicoletta Suttora, his in-laws Dinko and Dinka Picinic, his sisters Elena Piccini and husband Frank, and Agata Bussanich and husband Nicolo, brother-in-law Nikola Picinic and wife Dinka, and sister-in-law Maria Radoslovic and husband Antonio.