Meyer "Mike" Sutton M.D.

Meyer “Mike” Sutton, M.D. died on Friday, January 17, 2020 at his New Orleans residence. Mike was born on November 5, 1927 in Brooklyn, New York to Jack and Celia Sutton. He is the brother of Cynthia, Joseph, Ronald and Richard “Dickie” Sutton. He was raised in New Orleans and was a graduate of Alcee Fortier High School at age fifteen. Knowing that he wanted to pursue a career in medicine, he continued on to graduate from LSU Medical School. He spent time at Charity Hospital and did his residency in neurology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. He also served as a Captain in the Air Force.

In 1957, Mike met and married the love of his life, Priscilla Haddad Sutton. They were married for 62 years and had four adored children to whom he passed on his value for education, health and enjoying one’s life. After his time in the Air Force, Dr. Sutton returned to New Orleans where he practiced medicine, serving more than 50 years at West Jefferson Hospital. He was one of the hospital’s founding physicians and served as President and Charter member of the hospital board. He continued to practice until his retirement at age 85.

Along with a love of medicine, Dr. Sutton had many passions. He was an elderly advocate for the importance of health, wellness and exercise. Even into his 90’s, he was still lifting weights. He loved fashion and was honored as a New Orleans Man of Fashion. He loved to travel with his wife and became fluent in French and Italian.

In addition to his wife Priscilla, Dr. Sutton is survived by four children, Kim Sutton Allouche (Eric), Jack Mike Sutton (Ruth), Pamela Sutton Frank and Freddi Sutton Baranoff (Eddie). He was the proud and loving grandfather of fourteen grandchildren: Priscilla, Sam, India and Lucie Allouche; Priscilla Frank-Hauser; Harley and Micaela Frank; Rob, Joe, Michael, Nate, Priscilla Elly and Emma Baranoff.

The family would like to give special thanks to his caregivers, Becky and Gloria.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at 10:30 AM in the Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home Chapel, with visitation to begin at 9:30 AM. Interment will follow in Hebrew Rest Cemetery III, New Orleans. Kindly omit flowers. Please send remembrances to the Dysautonomia Foundation, 315 W. 39th Street, Suite 701, New York, NY 10018 or to the charity of your choice. Please share your kind thoughts and remembrances online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com. Information, (504) 486-6331