Obituary for Charles S Pritchard
Charles “Buddy” Pritchard, of Lewes DE, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning surrounded by his family at the age of 79.
Born in Wilmington DE in 1943, he grew up in Old New Castle and attended St. Peter’s and Salesianum schools.
He enlisted in the military and served in the AGR assigned to the Delaware National Guard. During his over 32 years of service, he achieved the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4 and retired as an honorary Chief Warrant Officer 5. He was awarded many medals including the Meritorious Service Medal, the Delaware Conspicuous Service Cross, along with many other accolades.
He enjoyed traveling with his wife and visited many beautiful countries in 5 continents across the world and 45 of the 50 United States. Italy was definitely his favorite destination where on one of those visits he was able to spend time with some of his Italian family. His biggest enjoyment in life was spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, especially during their holiday gatherings.
Charles was predeceased by his parents, Charles Sr and Catherine “Kitty” Pritchard, his sister, Janice Hare, and nephew Jeremy Hare.
He is survived by his wife of 58 loving years, Kathryn “Kay” Pritchard, his daughter Michelle (Mark) Heck, his son Brian Pritchard (Cher), and three grandchildren, Mark (Karen), Erika (Kenny), and Brittany (Brian). His great-grandchildren Holly and Connor were the light of his life.
Please join the family to celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, January 11th at 11:30 am at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in New Castle, DE . Friends may call at the church from 10:30-11:30am. Interment will be held privately at a later date.
In leu of flowers, donations may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, T2T.org.
Born in Wilmington DE in 1943, he grew up in Old New Castle and attended St. Peter’s and Salesianum schools.
He enlisted in the military and served in the AGR assigned to the Delaware National Guard. During his over 32 years of service, he achieved the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4 and retired as an honorary Chief Warrant Officer 5. He was awarded many medals including the Meritorious Service Medal, the Delaware Conspicuous Service Cross, along with many other accolades.
He enjoyed traveling with his wife and visited many beautiful countries in 5 continents across the world and 45 of the 50 United States. Italy was definitely his favorite destination where on one of those visits he was able to spend time with some of his Italian family. His biggest enjoyment in life was spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, especially during their holiday gatherings.
Charles was predeceased by his parents, Charles Sr and Catherine “Kitty” Pritchard, his sister, Janice Hare, and nephew Jeremy Hare.
He is survived by his wife of 58 loving years, Kathryn “Kay” Pritchard, his daughter Michelle (Mark) Heck, his son Brian Pritchard (Cher), and three grandchildren, Mark (Karen), Erika (Kenny), and Brittany (Brian). His great-grandchildren Holly and Connor were the light of his life.
Please join the family to celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, January 11th at 11:30 am at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in New Castle, DE . Friends may call at the church from 10:30-11:30am. Interment will be held privately at a later date.
In leu of flowers, donations may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, T2T.org.