Obituaries

Had Mr. Nutter at WI. He was a great teacher. I know he will be deeply missed.

Posted by Jessica Hardy on February 12, 2026

My sympathies to Debbie and family. You are in my thoughts and prayers 🙏

Posted by Nick Scrivo on February 2, 2026

Mr. Nutter was such a kind hearted and funny teacher. He was my teacher in middle school, then I taught w him at WI Middle. He made everyone feel welcome and had a great sense of humor. He was always one of my favorite teachers! He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you Debbie 💕

Posted by Emily (Saliga) Prickett on January 31, 2026

I absolutely loved being in Mr. Nutter‘s history class! He always made it interesting! We’d talk about hunting season,what bow we shot with, things of that nature. He would use everything in his arsenal to keep his students engaged.

Posted by James Thomas on January 30, 2026

R.I.P. Mr. Nutter ,,,, he was my 4th grade teacher back in the 80's , so sorry for your loss ,, I always wondered where he lived after he retired , we'll meet again soon

Posted by Jeff Renner on January 30, 2026

So sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. He was both our boys ( Joseph Anthony & Ronnie Jr. Zara) school teacher and coach. My boys loved him and our son Joseph especially was fond of Gary and was a friend to Michael. We moved to Ga. when Joseph was 13, 1986 and he always talked about how much he missed, (Mr. Nutter & Michael) Condolences to Debbie, Michael, & beautiful “Little Nicole” and RIP Gary. You were a good man, husband, father, and a great influence on our two boys. Thank you ❤️

Posted by Ron & Tonia Zara on January 30, 2026

One of the best! So many great memories working with Gary at RW Junior High and then WI Middle. No matter the battle of the day, Gary would find humor, share it and make those days enjoyable and memorable. I feel like he taught me morning bus and lunch duty supervision 101. Old school discipline, the ability to create a trusting rapport and the sharing of a big heart! Younger teachers need more experienced teachers to demonstrate how one is to manage student behavior. He probably never knew just how much I practiced what I learned from him. Deb, we love ya! Matt DeMotto

Posted by Matt DeMotto on January 30, 2026

Debby, I’m deeply sorry for your loss. Losing a longtime partner is heartbreaking and my thoughts and prayers are with you as you navigate this difficult time. Will continue to keep you lifted up in prayer and may He provide you comfort and peace.

Posted by Carson Fogg on January 29, 2026

My thoughts and prayers are with Debbie, Michael and Nicole and the extended family. Neighbors from long ago. My sincere condolences. Susie

Posted by Susie Williams Hope on January 29, 2026

So very sorry for your loss, 🙏 Joey ,John and Brooke Romano

Posted by Joey Romano on January 29, 2026

Vivid, wonderful memories of you and Gary at RW still pervade my mind. I pray God will continue to give you strength as he welcomes Gary into eternal glory. Peace to you and all of your family.

Posted by Jimmie Oliverio on January 29, 2026

Debbie and family, my heart goes out to you and yours in the loss of Gary. One only had to be around him a few times to see the goodness that he possessed. He always had a smile on his face and made it a point to speak to anyone he knew. We rode our Harleys a few times together and always had a good time. He touched many lives and will be missed, but remember all of the good times that you shared with him. You are in my prayers. Robert W. Faris.

Posted by Robert Faris on January 29, 2026

Sincerest sympathy to Debbie and family. May perpetual light shine upon him

Posted by Julia Cutright on January 29, 2026

Dear Debbie 💟🙏🏻, So very sorry for your loss my wife just passed away December 1st. with no funeral! I have many many scars on my lungs 🫁 from a rare lung disease called microbacterium hecksurson a cafeteria lung disease and I don't go out very much haven't been out of the house for several weeks now with this bad weather and I don't go around trials of people anymore so I won't be able to make it to the funeral home I'm very very sorry though he was very good person and he had a very good wife I drove by the the garage apartment there by the park just a month or two ago and thought about you guys sitting up there on the porch back in the day God bless you keep us safe for a few more years then we'll get to see our loved ones thru Jesus Christ to God the Father!!

Posted by Mark A. Benincosa sr. on January 28, 2026

Mr. Nutter was my grade school teacher at West Milford. He is the reason I love to read. We use to get in trouble for writing: Mr. Nutter butter ,peanut butter on the chalkboard. He tried to act mad but, always cracked a smile. I recently seen him I knew who he was instantly. His black hair had changed but, l still saw my teacher. I was blessed to have a teacher like him. Rest in peace Mr. Nutter butter peanut butter . Thank you for teaching me the love of reading.

Posted by Regina Losh Nale on January 28, 2026

My heart hurts for the family, friends and former students of Mr.Nutter…he was more then a teacher he was best advice giver even when us kids didn’t want hear it at the time Rest in heavenly peace

Posted by Nikita Martin(Satterfield) on January 28, 2026

Debbie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. 🙏🙏🙏💙 R.I.P.. Gary

Posted by Brenda Riley on January 28, 2026

I am so very sorry to hear of you passing. You and Debbie both were two of my favorite teachers. Debbie, Nicole and the rest of the family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. 🙏❤️

Posted by Autumn Beer on January 28, 2026