Rita Teresa Sutton Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Rita Teresa Sutton (New Haven, Connecticut), who passed away on May 4, 2026, at the age of 70, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rita Teresa Sutton to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph McCann and Thelma McCann; her sister Delores Sutton; and her partner Thomas Pullen. She is survived by: her children, Maurice Harris of New Haven, CT, Latoya Harris of New Haven, CT, Syreeta Sutton of New Haven, CT and Jermaine Pullen of New Haven, CT; her adoptive children, Ebony Boyd, Paula Vasquez-Sutton, Maria Boyd of New Haven, CT, Diana Boyd-Mills of Charlotte and Victoria Boyd of Augusta, Georgia.; her siblings, Morris Sutton (Leatta) of North Haven, CT, Joseph C. Sutton of Hamden, CT, Margaret Taylor of West Haven, CT, Deborah Sutton-McCann of Hamden, CT, Maxine McCann of New Haven, CT, Laura Lucky of West Haven, CT and Joseph W. McCan of New Haven, CT; her grandchildren, Tiana Joyner of Hamden, CT, Ke'Dina Houser of New Haven, CT, Kanaysia Houser of New Haven, CT and Monasia Harris of New Haven, CT; and her friend Janice Blue. She is also survived by great-grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins.
Visitation was held on Friday, May 15th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Howard K. Hill Funeral Services (1287 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06511). A celebration of life was held on Friday, May 15th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM at the same location.
