Bruno Sutley

July 31, 1924 - March 4, 2021

Bruno Sutley. Born July 31, 1924 in Vienna, Austria. Died March 4, 2021 in Sarasota, Florida. Bruno is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Sara Alicia. His is survived by his devoted children: Suzanne Sutley and Jane Epperson of New York, Steven and Jane Sutley of Virginia, Nancy Sutley of California and his grandchildren, Nick Sutley and Karissa Stell of Vermont. He will be missed by his many friends in Hampton Bays, NY and Pelican Cove, Sarasota, Florida. Bruno was a proud Army Veteran who served from 1943-1946. During WWII, he served in the Northern France/Rhineland Campaign, seeing action on D-Day and in the Battle of the Bulge. He attained the rank of Staff Sargent, served in the Military Government and received a Bronze Star. For more than 50 years, Bruno was a diamond setter in New York’s Diamond District. He was an avid and accomplished oil painter, watercolorist and sculptor, staying active with his art until shortly before his death. Details of a memorial service will be forthcoming. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Art Center of Sarasota at www.artsarasota.org/give or the Ringling Museum of Art at give.ringling.org/donate.