Paul J. Repko, 59 a longtime resident of Bear, DE passed away on October 21, 2021 at his home after a valiant battle with glioblastoma. Paul was born in Trenton, NJ to Roxanne and Paul C. Repko. He graduated from Bishop Egan High School, in Levittown PA. At the age of 19, he began his long and distinguished career with AT&T, working his way from mailroom clerk at the ERC training center in Hopewell N.J. to sales executive supporting the global DuPont account. A naturally gifted athlete, Paul enjoyed refereeing ice hockey and was an avid golfer, finding his sanctuary at Fieldstone. He was a long-time parishioner of St Margaret of Scotland in Newark DE. He will be fondly remembered as a loving and supportive husband, father, brother, and friend.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 32 years, Debra Fish Repko; their two daughters, Julia (Ryan) and Danielle (Michael). 4 siblings; Christopher (John), Tracy, Keith (Melissa) and Gary (Justine). 7 nieces and nephews; Eric, Brent, Ryan, Emily, Taylor, Kayla and Olivia.
A viewing will be held from 11:45 – 12:45 PM, Wednesday, November 10th at McCrery & Harra Funeral Home, 3924 Concord Pike, followed by a mass of Christian Burial at 1:30 PM at St Joseph on the Brandywine Catholic Church, 7 Old Church Rd., Greenville, DE 19807. Interment will be held privately.
The family suggests honoring Paul’s memory by sending a contribution to the Glioblastoma Foundation, https://glioblastomafoundation.org/get-involved/glioblastoma-donations
