Obituary of Michael D. Stulpin

Dr. Michael D. Stulpin, MD. Age 59 of Newtown Square passed away on Feb. 7, 2012 at Bryn Mawr Hospital. Dr Stulpin maintained a solo family practice office in Sharon Hill, Delaware County for over 30 years after assuming the practice of the late Fred Wickis, MD in September 1981. He was a graduate of Haverford High School, first in class at Villanova University, BS Biology, magna cum laude, May 1975 and Jefferson Medical Collage Class of 1979. One of Dr. Stulpin's greatest sources of pride was his personal and medical relationships with multiple generations of his patient families. He was a member of the Sharon Hill Board of Health and school doctor for Southeast Delco and William Penn School Districts. He worked at Rapid Remedy telemedicine and was an Assistant Medical Director for the Devon Heath System In King of Prussia, PA. Dr Stulpin's practice became part of the Crozer Keystone Health System in 2008; he maintained staff privileges at four local hospitals. Dr. Stulpin spent his childhood in the "Meadows" of SW Philadelphia and later Havertown. He and Anne resided in Newtown Square since their Marriage in 1985. He particularly lived for the summer months when he could be at the shore, first in Sea Isle and later in Avalon. He greatly enjoyed his membership at the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor. Next to his family, Dr Stulpin's greatest joy was serving God as an Ordained Protodeacon in the Moscow Patriarchiate of the Russian Orthodox Church. He was ordained by Metropolitan Philaret in St. Nicholas Cathedral in New York City in 1987. He has spent many happy years serving at St Andrews Russian Orthodox Church in Philadelphia as well as many other local parishes. Fellow clergy and parishioners enjoyed his "Deacon's" voice and respected is love of the Church Slavonic language and musical traditions. Father Michael had the great privilege to visit Russia on multiple occasions and served in many historical churches and monasteries while there. He was blessed to have been able to serve with Patriarch Alexi. Dr. Stulpin has also collected model trains since he was a little boy. Survivors: He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years Anne (Nee Gettemuller). They have four children: Alexandra, graduate of Penn State Schreyers Honors College, Katherine, senior at St. Joseph University, Elizabeth, sophomore at University of Pennsylvania and Gregory, senior at Marple Newtown High School and attending the University of Pennsylvania in September. Michael also leaves behind his ever faithful and tail wagging family-Nittany, Boomer, Clifford, Bentley and Andy. Divine Liturgy and Funeral Rite will be held on Saturday at 9AM at the Nativity of Holy Virgin Russian Orthodox Church, 316 Cassville Rd, Jackson NJ. 08527 Burial: St. Vladimir's Russian Orthodox Christian Cemetery in Jackson, NJ. Viewing: Friday, 5-9PM at McCausland Garrity Funeral Home, 202 S. Chester Pike Glenolden, PA. 19036.A Panikhida (short memorial service) will be held at 9PM at the funeral home. Contributions: In Dr. Stulpin's memory may be sent to The Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd. Stone Harbor, NJ. 08247 or to the Stulpin's Children's Fund c/o Joseph C. Honer, Jr. Esq. 206 South Ave, Media, PA. 19063. Condolences: www.mcgfh.com