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Jeremy Paul Tuschak, age 39, born August 18, 1971 in Columbus Ohio, died suddenly at his home in Wilmington, Delaware on March 4, 2011.
Jeremy was a member of the Class of 1989 of The Tatnall School. He graduated from The University of Delaware as a biology major in 1994. Jeremy pursued a career in zoo-keeping at the Brandywine Zoo, the Staten Island Zoo and Central Park Zoo. He had a keen interest in environmental issues and herpetology. Jeremy saw zoological parks as a major tool to promote conservation and education.
Jeremy is survived by his mother, Mary Ann Tuschak Blair, and her husband Joseph Blair of Ardmore Pennsylvania, and his father, Peter A. Tuschak, and his wife Louise Tuschak of Wilmington Delaware; his sister Jessica Williams and husband Robert Williams, and their children Kelly, Isaac, Matthew and Sarah; his sister Emily Woodson and husband James Woodson and their children Vanessa and James Peter. He is also survived by his uncle Richard Hangen and his wife Claire of Medfield Massachusetts, and their children Susan Hangen and Eric Hangen and their families. He is also survived by stepbrothers Thomas Blair and James Blair and stepsister Abigail Blair.
Jeremy had passionate interests in music (drums, guitar and piano) and fitness (boxing and training for triathlons). He was a good friend to many, and a beloved son and brother.
Memorial services will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Pennsylvania Avenue in Wilmington at 11 am, on Wednesday, March 9, 2011.
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Marcia
June 24, 2025
I have a message about Jeremy whom I knew for a short time, but he had a positive effect on my life. I met his father once and if possible I would like to send a private message. In the meantime to you. Pls send email.
Peter Tuschak
March 1, 2020
Jeremy, it's been nine years since we lost you. Nevertheless, I still think of you many times each day. Sometimes I feel that there was a terrible mistake thinking you were gone and that you will appear one day and wonder why we are so sad. I know this is wishful thinking, but I can't help dreaming that it will come true one day. As you know, I am not talking about the "afterlife", I don't believe in that, just as you didn't believe in it.
Meanwhile life goes on, Kelly is a junior in college and Isaac is a freshman. Next Fall Vanessa will be in college also. Louise and I are getting older, we both miss you very much. As we said before, we thought there would be more time that we could spend together with you. It still hurts that it didn't become true.
Soon it will be Spring and we will plant flowers on your grave. One more thing, Uncle Laci's ashes are buried in our cemetery plot where you are. He loved you very much, so now you are together.
My dear son, I love you as much as ever, rest in peace, Dad
h hook
April 18, 2019
I thought of you tonight driving by your apartment. This is about the time you had that lot of kittens. They were so adorable, and you were so gentle with them. You are missed, my friend.
March 3, 2017
September 13, 2013
Another Summer is drawing to a close. Time seems to go very fast for me now. I think of you every day and I miss our talks. I loved every minute I spent with you, it made me happy just to look at you. Your picture is on my desk. It is the first thing I see when I sit down to do something on the computer, or whatever else. I took this picture of you a couple of years before you died and you look so confident and in control of yourself.
You will stay forever young, the rest of us are getting older. Love you forever, Dad
September 12, 2013
I miss you Jeremy. I talk to you all the time, just like I used to - like so many people did - only now I don't get any challenges -
Love you forever, Louise
Peter Tuschak
October 5, 2012
Jeremy, Last evening I had a really tough time. I was sitting on the couch in the living room and remembered how you used to stretch out your long legs on the same couch when we watched football, or anything else together. I broke down and couldn't stop crying for an hour. Today I went to the cemetery and spent some time near you; it helps a little, but nothing can replace you for me. Love you forever, Dad
Luis Jimenez
October 4, 2012
Jeremy...I miss your humor. I was reading about poisonous snakes and antivenim and thought of the liitle song you used to sing.Eras un hermano y amigo bueno. Gracias!
March 27, 2012
Jeremy, I extended this guest book indefinitely. My love for yo has no limits, why should the book.
We all miss you forever. Love, Dad
Heather Hook
March 16, 2012
I miss you Jeremy. I can't believe it's been a year.
March 5, 2012
My dear Jeremy, Yesterday was March 4-th, one year after that horrible day when I found you in your appartment. A part of me died that day. A week earlier was February 26-th, which I now know was the day you actually left us. Your sisters and their families came over to spend the afternoon with Louise and me. last night I had dinner at Emily's, we were both very sad.
I know life will never be better for me, I miss you very much. Love, Dad
Sharon Simmons
March 4, 2012
The flame of your memory will always burn in our hearts, Jeremy.
Susan Hangen
March 1, 2012
Jeremy - thinking of you, almost one year later. I wish we had one year memorial ceremonies here like people do in Nepal.
sharon simmons
November 11, 2011
jeremy, i got a woodstove and have been having fires this past week and every time i light the fire i feel your presence in the room. i have such precious memories of you coming over for dinner and music and a fire. and of course, music. miss you deeply, my friend.
sharon
November 10, 2011
Jeremy, Today Emily and I had lunch at Feby's. We sat at the same table where you and I had our last lunch together. I didn't know it would be our last! If I had known I would have hugged you and held onto you and wouldn't have let you go. You left a gaping hole in my life. I miss you so much. Love, Dad
Jeremy always got the parking place in the shade!
Aaron Bond
November 8, 2011
I remember Jeremy from when he and I worked as seasonal employees at White Clay Creek State Park in the summer of '91. I had just graduated from high school, so White Clay was my first "real" job. I started the job on a Monday, and the next day, Tuesday, I met Jeremy and we rode in the truck together.
There was silence at first—I was a quiet kid, so that didn't help—but, of course, there is always hesitation when two people try to dissolve the invisible barrier between personalities. But then we started talking about The Doors, then about life, then about religion, then about...almost everything! It's amazing when I think about it now; even though we barely knew each other, the words just kind of flowed from both of us. Moments like that happen in life, but only with certain people, and that's why I never forgot him.
Throughout the summer, we saw each other everyday; sometimes we would talk, sometimes we were both too tired to look at each other, sometimes we would try to outdo each other with fervent sarcasm. And other times we laughed a lot: walking through the forest telling strange jokes, watching him do his “impressions” or just sitting there and finding the humor in the oddest of situations. One day, while we were riding in the truck, the topic of one of our meandering conversations was parenting, and Jeremy said, “You know, I think parents should teach their kids to be more…ah…imble.” I responded, “Yeah, exactly.” A moment of silence passed, and then we both said, “What the hell does that mean?!” As I recall, riotous laughter followed.
Yeah, he was a funny guy; his sense of humor was one of a kind for sure.
At the end of the summer, I told him to always remember “the imble moment” and we parted ways. I saw him once on the U of D campus a couple of years later; laughing, he said that I had a "very good memory" because I recalled that he had previously attended college in Colorado. I guess he was right; I do have a decent memory.
I never saw him again after that day, and I was saddened to hear about his passing. To this day, I never forgot him or the conversations that we had. People come in and out of your life, but some, like Jeremy, you just don't forget. Au revoir Jeremy.
BTW, at the White Clay Creek parking area for seasonals, Jeremy always got the parking place in the shade under the big tree. I envied him for that!
Miriam Coleman
November 5, 2011
Dear Jeremy,
I never truly knew you, but I certainly heard what a sensitive, gifted young man you were from the time you were still in high school. I remember my dear friend Louise telling me what a talented and handsome musician you were... And how proud your dad and sisters were of you! My sincerest condolences to your family and friends, and how we all wish you were here!
Peter Tuschak
September 27, 2011
My dear Jeremy,
I miss you more than words can say. Everything reminds me of you, places where we have been together,restaurants where we had our weekly lunches, especially Feby's, watching football now that it's Fall again. As Louise said in an earlier entry, I expected us to be together much longer. Time with you passed way too soon.
Love, Dad
Peggy DeCoursey
August 10, 2011
My deepest condolences go to your family, and to your wonderful Mom, especially. She has lost so much...her child, and causing the deepest pain imaginable. I will pray for her, and hope she can hold on to all the beautiful memories of you, Jeremy.
Peggy DeCoursey Hockessin, DE
peter tuschak
June 22, 2011
i was at the cemetery again today. i like to be near you. yesterday was father's day, the first for me without you. i miss you enourmously. love, dad
Louise Tuschak
June 19, 2011
Hi Jeremy,
Your dad and I watered the grass over your grave yesterday and I remembered how we were going to be friends for life. I miss you. I thought life would be longer. My mom misses you very much. Love, Louise
Megan Karchner
March 20, 2011
I didn't know Jeremy much. He was my neighbor, but I'd always say hi in passing, or wave to him! My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family!
March 10, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss and we are praying for your family during this difficult time. Arlene Cohen and Family
Kerry Orr
March 10, 2011
missing you everyday, jeremy. it meant the world to me to have your friendship and see you grow. your honesty and strength will always be an inspiration. may your family find solace in knowing how much you were seen and loved for the beautiful man you were! much love, kerry
Ivan Haskell
March 9, 2011
To Peter, Mary Ann, Emily, Jessica and your families: I am so sorry for your loss. Jeremy was one of my best friends throughout my childhood, adolescence, and in to our early twenties. I have so many wonderful memories of him. He was one of the funniest people around, an incredible musician, had such a gift with language, and was endlessly creative, but most of all, he was a great friend—always willing to listen, trustworthy, and open. I know I carry the influence of Jeremy with me since we shared so many of our formative experiences together. Among my best memories are the two or three summers we went to camp together and slept in the same cabin—same bunk even. Here are some other memories—jumping off the roof of the back porch on Fiske Lane and using an umbrella to see if it would slow our descent (really a dumb idea, believe me!), sleeping out in the back yard for one of Jeremy’s birthday parties and running around the neighborhood in the middle of the night, working together at U of D Dining Services and have Jeremy give funny names to all the party guests, taking a trip to the beach and renting a catamaran and sailing around the bay, listening to Jeremy make prank calls to the 1-800 numbers on the bottom of products like toothpaste, him pretending to be Mimya Brontax or other crazy name and invariably making the person on the other end of the line start cracking up, and Jeremy patiently trying to teach me to play Sunday Bloody Sunday on the drums. I hope your good memories of Jeremy are a comfort to you right now.
Martha Ross
March 9, 2011
To the Tuschak family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I went to grade school with Jeremy and have a lot of good memories. For a while we had the same piano teacher, but unlike me, he was actually quite good. I was adequate but he had real talent. I remember at a recital I flubbed the opening and had to start over and he did a great, much more advanced piece and played it really well. Afterwards he complimented me on a nice recovery. Then, in college I remember running into him in Newark and thinking how interesting he was and that I was sorry we hadn't been closer and hadn't kept in touch. Then, last year, I saw him at our 20th high school reunion and had the same reaction! At the risk of sounding. . . eccentric . . . I'll say that in yoga yesterday I focused on opening my heart to Jeremy and the Tuschak family and sending you peace and love. Love, Martha Ross
Marcy Rice
March 9, 2011
We are so sorry for the passing of Jeremy... Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.. Love always, The Rice Family
Alice Fredericks
March 9, 2011
My husband Jim and I were so sorry to hear of Jeremy's passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, especially Mary Ann and Joe.
Sincerely,
Alice M. Fredericks
Clare Garrison
March 9, 2011
Dear Tuschak Family,
We are all deeply saddened to learn of Jeremy's sudden death and will keep all of you in all our thoughts and prayers. Our hope is that the many fond memories of times spent together will provide comfort and peace during this very difficult time.
The Garrison Family
Ted & Clare
Gavin, Tyler, Lindsay and Ben
Valerie Thompson
March 9, 2011
Pete and Family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you during these difficult times. May the Peace of the Lord guide your family.
Ann McCoy Schneider
March 9, 2011
I was very saddened by the news of Jeremy's death. Though I haven't seen him since high school, I remember him fondly for his great smile and sense of humor. He will certainly be missed.
Laura Kraman
March 9, 2011
I know Jeremy from the Boxing Gym he attended. The other fighters and I are so deeply saddened by his passing. Many times Jeremy and I had conversations about our families. He discussed all his immediate family with so much love, incl. nieces and nephews and brother-in-law. I am going to miss Jeremy. I hope he finds peace. And I send my prayers to everyone who knows him, especially his loved ones.
Steve Dutton
March 9, 2011
Jeremy,
You are at rest in the eternal loving arms of God. May we all be comforted by that truth, in the midst of our sadness and confusion, especially his family and so many close friends. We love you and miss you already.
Steve D.
Aimee Flowers
March 8, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Susan Murray
March 8, 2011
Dear Tuschak Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy.
Stan Macel 3
March 8, 2011
My heartfelt sympathy to Jeremy's family and many friends. I have known Jeremy since he was in high school and reconnected with him in recent years at the Y and other local venues. He was a talented,courageous and kind man. May he now have the peace that he so valiantly sought.
Matthew Mirabello
March 8, 2011
Jeremy, I remember your visits to the Zoo's commisary, your humorous musings about the odd scientific names of your reptiles, delived in a way only you could, turned the otherwise mundane task of chopping vegetables into a unique, funny, and unforgettable experience.
You will be missed
March 8, 2011
I was lucky enough to spend alot of time with Jeremy in the recording studio. I loved to watch him play. To Jeremys family. Sorry for your loss. Rest Peacefully Buddy
Mary Ann Blair
March 8, 2011
It is my faith and comfort that Jeremy is now enfolded in God's arms as he was in mine 39 years ago as a beautiful baby boy. I am touched by all of these remembrances of Jeremy, of his talent, of his humor, of his strength, and of his gentleness. He is now free of the pain that tormented him for years. For us who loved him, life will never be the same, but we can unite in harmony to celebrate his life in loving remembrance.
Anne and Phil Langsdorf
March 8, 2011
To Jeremy's family
So very sorry to learn of your loss. We remember Jeremy as a child and as a wonderful young man. May your memories help heal your pain.
In Cambridge, UK ~ 16 yrs old.
Rob Osborne
March 8, 2011
Tom Chiu
March 8, 2011
We will miss you Jeremy. Wish I had a chance to catch up with you after all these years. Rest in peace and God bless you. My condolences and prayers to the entire family.
March 7, 2011
Rob Osborne
March 7, 2011
To Jeremy's family,
I am so sorry for your loss. One of my best memories of Jeremy was from our trip to England a group of us took with Jack Franks in high school. He always had a good sense of humor. I have this great picture of him punting on the Cam River together. We'd lost touch until November of 2009. It was good to see him again to re-live good memories. I will miss him.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Jenny (Blake) Cook
March 7, 2011
To the entire family, our condolences. You are all in our thoughts during this difficult time.
You will be dearly missed Bro!
James Woodson Jr
March 7, 2011
We love you very much Jeremy! Holidays will never be the same without your comedy!
Jeremy, we will love and miss you so much!
James Woodson Jr.
March 7, 2011
Jason Eriksen
March 7, 2011
Jeremy, you left us too soon and are greatly missed. Rest in peace, my friend.
Luis jimenez
March 7, 2011
Jeremy made us laugh at The Central Park Zoo. Smart, funny and talented he was. He is at peace now and my deepest thoughts to all his family and friends.
Luis Jimenez (Zookeeper CPZ)
Bob Basye
March 7, 2011
Mary Ann - Very saddened to learn of the loss of your son. My sincere condolences . . .
John Slivar
March 7, 2011
My sincerest condolences to the Tuschak family, I am very sorry for your loss. It's truly a sad thing when someone passes at a young age, with so much potential and possibility. Prayers go out to you all.
Melissa Kirkpatrick Richmond
March 7, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Jeremy is at peace now. Your family is in my prayers.
Georgina Ciuffetelli
March 7, 2011
Jeremy, my memories of you are the many times we moved Kerry and your fabulous Facebook entries. You'll be missed.
Cibeline Sariano
March 7, 2011
Jeremy,
In high school, I spent so much time with Emily, Jessica and you at your home and I have so many memories of our times together. You were a wonderful big brother to us all.
I am comforted to know that you are in a better place.
Please watch over your family and send your strength during their time of sorrow.
You will be missed by all of us.
Much Love & Peace
Cibeline Sariano
Erica Jensen
March 7, 2011
I was friends with Jeremy when he worked at the Central Park Zoo. I am so sorry for your loss, and very saddened by the news of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. With sympathy, Erica Jensen (New York City)
Tamber Rahmeier
March 7, 2011
Jeremy - you were very talented in so many ways... I'll never forget how FAST you were in the Kid Shelleens 5K last July -- and it was over 100 degrees! You inspired me to go faster ever since. You will be missed, kind soul.
holding you in our hearts
Kerry Orr
March 7, 2011
jeremy among friends last summer
Gretchen Stoddard
March 7, 2011
Jeremy I hadn't seen you in several years but enjoyed exchanging our funny sayings. You always kept me smiling at work-I've missed those days & I'll miss you.
Emily Tuschak Woodson
March 7, 2011
My brother, you will live in my heart forever. I love you.
March 7, 2011
Mary Ann, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With sympathy, Linda and Steve Sauerbrunn
The Graham's
March 7, 2011
Jeremy - We all will miss you. Your kindness to us will be what we hold in our memory. Your gentle kindness to our child, your willingness to help clear away the snow during the blizzard of Feb. 2010 and earlier this year. Your gentle manner and soft spoken ways. We didn't see you often; however, you were an inspiration to us all to remember to always speak words of kindness to all we come in contact with. May your soul rest in peace and spirit be comforted. The Graham Family
L.E. Murphy
March 7, 2011
Jeremy- You were such a loving and talented person. You will be missed.
L.E. Murphy
March 7, 2011
Jeremy- I have such fond memories of you from being so close with your sisters. You will be missed.
Tyson Rahmeier
March 7, 2011
Jeremy, you will be missed and mourned by all those whose lives you touched. Ave atque vale.
Sharon Simmons
March 7, 2011
Dear Jeremy, You were like a little brother to me. Your quest for Truth, your vulnerability and your passion are gifts that you gave to all who love you and will always keep you alive in our hearts.
Sharon Simmons
March 7, 2011
Jeremy, you will always be my precious little brother. Your passion, your quest for Truth, your willingness to be vulnerable are a gift that will live on in the hearts of all who love you. Go toward the Light of your True Nature, my friend, and hold a pillar in th heavens for the rest of us.
With Love, Sharon Simmons
Dale Brumbaugh
March 7, 2011
Jeremy, you are loved and will be missed by so many. You were so very special. Dale Brumbaugh
March 6, 2011
I spoke with Jeremy's father tonight. There are two services. One will be on Tuesday, March 8, 2011, at Chandler Funeral Home on Rt. 202 in Wilmington at 2506 Concord Pike. A closed-casket public visitation is from 5 to 6. All who knew Jeremy are welcome. The memorial service will begin at 6 pm.
The second service is Wed March 9 at 11 am at Westminster Presbyterian Church at the corner of N. Rodney St and Pennsylvania Ave in Wilmington, 1502 West 13th Street, Wilmington, DE.
Katie Hurley
March 6, 2011
You were a blessing to me. Your friendship and kindness is something that I will never forget.
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