Paul Brutsche, 78, of North Wilmington, Delaware, died January 31, 2023.

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Paul lived in Delaware County most of his life. He graduated from Sharon Hill High School and earned his degree from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science where he was an excellent student and an outstanding basketball player who, for many years, held the record for most points scored. Paul worked as a pharmacist for 35 years until his retirement in the early 2000s. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman with a real love of the outdoors and a fondness for all sports. After retirement, he enjoyed his home in the Poconos.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ruth Brutsche; sister, Sandra Graf; brother, Charles "Chub" Brutsche, Jr; wife, Catherine D'Antonio Brutsche; and wife, Linda Lennon Brutsche.

Paul is survived by his sons, Paul Brutsche, Jr. (Laura) and Chris Brutsche (Karen); daughter, Holly Cicala (John); and their mother, Janet Davis Brutsche; 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; sister, Nancy Waidman; and brother, Steven Brutsche.

Visitation will be from 3:00–4:00 p.m., February 18, 2023, at Chandler Funeral Home, located at 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803.
The service will take place at 4:00 p.m., following the visitation.

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