Benedict "Ben" Nutter

Benedict “Ben” Nutter passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025. He was 87. He was proceeded in death by his loving wife, Maria Nutter and leaves behind his son Anthony Nutter (Nancy) of Fort Mill, SC and two grandchildren Elizabeth Nutter Campo (Nick) and Zachary Nutter (Tyler). Great grandchildren include Nicholas Campo, Isabella Campo and Margaret Nutter.

The funeral will be held at St. Philip Neri’s Catholic Church in Fort Mill on Friday, January 24 at 11:30am, with a reception to follow. Ben will be placed next to his wife in the columbarium at St. Philip Neri.

Ben was born in Fairmont, WV. Son of Robert Nutter and Virginia Cassell and brother to Becky Cassell (deceased). Ben lived in several different states before graduating from Fairmont High School in 1955. He attended Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY before joining the US Navy in 1958. He was stationed at the NATO base in Naples, Italy where he was a member of the Navy Band. It was there during his time that he met the love of his life, Maria. They were married in Italy and traveled by ship across the North Atlantic in December 1963 back to the United States.

After leaving the military, Ben returned and completed his Master’s degree in Music Theory from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. While attending Temple University, he had the opportunity to sing at Carnegie Hall in New York City. After graduating, he moved back to Ocean City, NJ, where he had spent many wonderful years growing up and took a position as a Public-School Music teacher in Linwood, NJ. He enjoyed teaching others about the love of music and had a very successful band program. Many of his students went on to perform professionally.

Ben will be remembered by his family for his wonderful sense of humor and making up funny sayings, stories, and jokes. He will also be remembered for his devotion to Maria and taking care of her during her final years. Ben was very kindhearted and deeply cared for the people he met.