John David Kutzler, Jr. Esq. age 78, a resident of Ambler, PA died on October 20, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Catherine E. Schwarzman Kutzler for 56 years.

Born in Philadelphia on January 11, 1948, he was the son of the late John D. Kutzler, Sr. and the late Theresa Helen Fitzpatrick Kutzler.

John was an exceptional man with talents to match.He graduated LaSalle College High School in 1965 and attended LaSalle University. Early in his career, he used his remarkable intelligence and head for business, working as a finance executive with prominent companies such as CertainTeed, Raymark andJohnson Matthey.

With the support of his wife, John made a midlife decision to change careers, and went to Temple Law where he earned his JD and MBA.

In 1996, soon after graduation, John found his true calling in the law and opened his own practice, Buzby&Kutzler. As an attorney, John truly took on the role of Counselor, becoming a trusted advisor to everyone that had the pleasure of working with him. He served as counsel for North Philadelphia Health System for over 20 years.

He also used his talents to serve the Philadelphia community, dedicating countless hours, over several decades, serving as advisor and a board member forMercy Neighborhood Ministries and the Behavior Wellness Center at Girard. (“Be Well”).

Above all, JDK (as he always signed his emails) was the family patriarch. His family will remember the summers in Sea Isle where he was at his happiest; Springsteen concerts hoping to hear “Jersey Girl”; his love of Taylor Swift’s lyrics with his granddaughters and his Cub Scout meetings with his grandsons. Behind his distinguished accomplishments was a man of warmth, humor and tenderness. He was so well loved and will be eternally missed.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children and their spouses: Christopher and Emily Kutzler and Kathryn and Jesse Sciscio; cherished grandchildren: Robert Sciscio, Delaney Kutzler, Jacob Sciscio, Hayden Kutzler, and Piper Kutzler; and his beloved nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Patrick Kutzler and sister Jane J. Parr.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 26, 2026, St. Anthony of Padua Church, 259 Forest Avenue, Ambler, where relatives and friends will be received from 9:00-10:45 AM. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard, 801 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19122

https://bewellctr.org/donations/