Obituary of Melvin A. Shutt

Melvin A. Shutt, 67, of Cortland, NY, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016. Melvin, who was known to many as "Butch", was born on February 2, 1949 in Scranton, PA. Butch attended local schools in Cortland and worked at the former Irving Air Chute Company, Cortland Vault Company and Homer Laundry. He is survived by his long time companion, Patricia Parker and her family, son, Byron (Laurie) Shutt, sister Betty (Mike) Bentley, granddaughters Brittany Nicole (Jeremiah) Rogers, Ashley Shutt, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Butch was predeceased by his son Christopher in 2015, his parents Raymond and Salome (Harbst) Shutt in 1979 and 2016 respectfully, and sister Linda "Tootie" Hall in 1997. Friends and family are invited to call on Wednesday afternoon, September 14, 2016 from noon to 1 PM at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home, 9 Lincoln Ave, Cortland, NY. Burial will be after calling services and will take place at the Scott Union Cemetery.