“May the Angels lead him into paradise, the new and eternal Jerusalem.”
FATHER JACK Nutter was born on August 26, 1950, in New Orleans, LA. He slipped peacefully into the arms of his Savior on Friday, September 10, 2021, in Denham Springs, LA. Fr. Jack was a retired Priest of the Diocese of Baton Rouge and was ordained on August 5, 1989, serving many Parishes of the Diocese in his years as a priest. He was beloved and respected in his ministry and never met a stranger. Fr. Jack is survived by his brother - Tim Nutter (Melanie), sisters - Leslie Nutter and Bridget Nutter Wolfe (David), niece - Emilie Nutter and nephews - Nicholas Nutter, Adam Planche and Martin Planche as well as his priestly brothers and extended family and friends. Fr. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas J. Nutter Jr. and Mary Lois Keefe Nutter as well as his sister, Tricia Nutter Planche. Visitation will be on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church (11441 Goodwood Blvd. Baton Rouge La 70815) from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. with Funeral Mass at 11:30 AM. Bishop Michael Duca will preside and Rev Jerry Martin will serve as homilist. Pallbearers will be Adam Planche, Martin Planche, Nicholas Nutter, John Diez, Martin Hernandez and Jay Jackson. Burial will follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park (9595 Florida Blvd Baton Rouge, La 70815) In lieu of flowers, the family request donations in Fr. Jack’s memory to St. Joseph Seminary College (75376 River Rd, St. Benedict, La 70457,) or Notre Dame Seminary (2901 S. Carrollton Ave. New Orleans, LA 70195) The family is most grateful to Fr. Jerry Martin for his constant visits with Fr. Jack as well as the staffs at Bridgeway Healthcare and Hospice and Fidelis White Road Home.
