Principal owner of Inner City Broadcasting, a radio station group
In 1981, Sutton purchased the bankrupt landmark Apollo Theater in
Harlem, New York, and restored the building
Was a former Manhattan (New York) Borough President.
Served with the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II. Was awarded combat stars as an intelligence officer with the 332nd Fighter Group's Black 99th Pursuit Squadron in the Italian and Mediterranean Theater.
Prominent African-American politician who represented the traditionally black New neighborhood of Harlem in New York City for over five decades.
Brother of G.J. Sutton, Oliver Sutton, John Sutton, Lillian Sutton Taylor, and Essie Mae Sutton.
Father of Pierre Sutton, and Cheryl Lynn Sutton.
Son of Samuel Sutton, and Lillian Sutton.
Survived by his wife Leatrice, two children, Pierre, and Cheryl Lynn, four grandchildren, sister, Essie Mae Sutton.