Philip D. Cloutier

Philip Cloutier
Member of the Delaware House of Representatives from the 11th district
In office January 3, 1995 – September 4, 1998
Preceded by	Peggy Bradley
Succeeded by	Catherine Cloutier
Member of the New Castle County Council
In office 1988–1994
Personal details
Born	(1949-10-01)October 1, 1949 Ware, Massachusetts, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	September 4, 1998(1998-09-04) (aged 48) Wilmington, Delaware, Delaware, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Catherine Labonte
Children	4
Alma mater	University of Pennsylvania (BS, MS) Widener University (JD)

Philip D. Cloutier (October 1, 1949 – September 4, 1998) was an American politician, engineer, and attorney who served as a member of the Delaware House of Representatives and New Castle County Council.

Early life and education

Cloutier was born in Ware, Massachusetts. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees in mechanical engineering from University of Pennsylvania in 1972 and 1974. He received his Juris Doctor from the Widener University Delaware Law School in 1982.

Career

After graduating from law school, Cloutier was admitted to the Delaware State Bar Association. He also served as a purchasing agent for the Du Pont Company. He served on the New Castle County Council from 1988 to 1994 and later served as the council's president. Cloutier was a Republican. He served in the Delaware House of Representatives from 1994 until his death.

Upon his death, Cloutier's wife, Catherine Cloutier, was selected to succeed him in the House. She was later elected to the Delaware Senate.

Personal life

Cloutier lived in Wilmington, Delaware with his wife and family. He died of cancer in 1998.