Russell Andrew "Andy" Suttner

Russell Andrew “Andy” Suttner, of Manchester, NH passed away at his home on Thursday, May 25, 2023. He was 50 years old. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on January 28, 1973, Andy was the son of the late Walter and Judith (Ihrig) Suttner. Raised and educated in Hampton, NH, Andy attended Winnacunnet High School and graduated in 1991. From there Andy went on to attend and play basketball at Notre Dame College in Manchester, NH. Andy loved sports. As a youth, he played soccer and basketball on several travel teams, taking him throughout the northeast, Canada, and Spain. He played high school basketball at Winnacunnet, and went on to play a year at Hesser Jr. College, and 3 years at Notre Dame College, both in Manchester, NH. Even though he spent most of his life in NH, being born in Pittsburgh (and with parents & family from there) he was a lifelong fan of all Pittsburgh sports teams and was incredibly passionate about the Steelers. He had a soft spot for some of the New England teams (especially attending games at Fenway Park), but never when they played against any of the Pittsburgh teams. As early as his teenage years, Andy loved working in restaurants and quickly made a name for himself at Marty’s Steakhouse in North Hampton, NH often being requested as a server by many patrons. After college, he went on to manage several different restaurants, including the Derryfield Restaurant for the past 15 plus years. The Derryfield staff and regular patrons quickly became his second family and he often went above and beyond to help them at work or in a time of need. He enjoyed the day to day aspects of the job, but it was his heartfelt engagement with his staff and patrons that really made him fulfilled. He was extremely proud of the success of the restaurant, all of the staff (including those that went on to do other things), and all of the relationships that were created over the years. He often talked more about others success/accomplishments than his own when catching up with family and friends. Equally proud of his family, he often talked to his staff about his niece’s activities and accomplishments and making sure he showed everyone their pictures. Andy is survived by his siblings, Jeffrey Suttner and his wife Heather of Cincinnati, Ohio, Cynthia Suttner of South Lebanon, Ohio, and Michael Suttner of Hampton, NH. He is also survived by his three nieces, Alexandra, Ashley, and Peyton. In addition to his family, he is survived by many friends and colleagues who share fond memories of Andy’s generosity, caring personality, and loyalty. Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Andy in a celebration of his life on Sunday, June 4 2023, from 4:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Derryfield Restaurant (625 Mammoth Road, Manchester, NH, 03104). In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Andy’s memory to: Hampton Youth Association (HYA), P.O. Box 81, Hampton, NH 03843

Russell Andrew "Andy" Suttner

January 28, 1973 - May 25, 2023