Patricia Tomasetti Armbruster of Wilmington, Delaware passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 after a recent pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
Born in 1951 in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Raymond E. Tomasetti and Esther B. Tomasetti, Patricia graduated from Claymont High School and the University of Delaware.
A lifelong Delawarean, Patricia began her career as an elementary school teacher at Alexis I. DuPont Middle School. After leaving education to raise her three children, Patricia discovered her true passion – educating young children. She spent 34 years as a teacher or administrator at Concord Preschool and Child Care.
When she was not binge-watching Hallmark Christmas movies, overanalyzing her beloved Phillies poor plate discipline or throwing shekels on a random game of chance, Patricia devoted her free time to her community: working at the red balloon gift shop at Nemours Children Hospital, volunteering her time with various community organization including North Brandywine Swim League, South Graylyn Crest Civic Association and Crestview Swim Club.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 42 years, Charles T. Armbruster, Jr.
Pat is survived by her three children: Katherine (Vince) Socorso, Caroline (Paul) Sawyer, and Charles T. Armbruster, III. Tricia is also survived by her two brothers, Raymond (Christine) E. Tomasetti, Jr. and Richard (Tracy) T. Tomasetti. Gram leaves behind six beloved grandchildren: Andrew, Charles, Charlotte, Francesca, Lilianna and Porter.
Family and friends may call on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, Delaware 19803.
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