Philip “Phil” Kulp

KULPPhilip Joseph (“Phil”) Kulp, age 87, on June 10, 2020, formerly of Bala Cynwyd, PA. Phil was born on June 13, 1932 at home in the East Germantown section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Phil was the first-born son of Edward and Helen (nee Curtis) Kulp and was followed shortly thereafter by his twin brother, Gerald (about six minutes after Phil was born, to the surprise of his parents; they did not know they were having twins). Edward and Helen proceeded to surround Phil and Jerry with brothers Peter, Danny, David and Tommy and sisters Nancy and Kathleen. Phil attended Saint Benedict’s Elementary School, then graduated from Northeast Catholic High School in 1950. Phil spent many summers, starting at the age of 10, assisting his Uncle Joe Cassel with work on his Montgomery County, PA farm (Cassel Farm). Phil served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955 and was stationed in Europe (where he played football in France and Germany). Upon his return to Philadelphia, Phil enrolled at La Salle College under the G.I. Bill and completed his undergraduate degree in 1959. During his single days, Phil played semi-pro football for the Wissahickon Hawks and spent summers with his neighborhood pals and lifelong friends in one of the first group houses, “The Stenton House,” in Sea Isle City. It was in Sea Isle – at the Ocean Drive – where Phil met the love of his life, Janet. The night they met, Phil and Janet took a long walk home from the Ocean Drive that lasted for over fifty years together in marriage. After graduating from La Salle College, he pursued a career in industrial management. Phil was a dedicated and hard worker. As Philadelphia’s manufacturing and industrial activity shrank, he transitioned into a career in facilities management; he retired from the Philadelphia School District in 1996. In Phil and Janet’s retirement, they enjoyed volunteering, staying connected with friends and family from all facets of their life, and spending time with their grandchildren. Phil was devoted to his family in all the roles that he played – husband; father; grandfather; son; brother; nephew; and cousin. Phil’s innate kindness, gentleness and fun-loving nature touched all who encountered him. Phil was a gifted handyman – everyone who knew Phil has a story about something he fixed. Predeceased by his wife Janet B. (nee Breslin) and his five brothers. Survived by his son Walter P. and his daughter Mary Beth (Joseph) McMahon and his two (2) grandchildren (Maeve and Joey) and his two sisters (Nancy Wolpert and Kathleen Shetzline). Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Tuesday morning (June 16, 2020) from 9:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. at the D’Anjolell Barone Memorial Home, 908 S. Providence Road, Wallingford, PA 19086 followed by his Funeral Mass 11:00 A.M. at St. John Chrysostom Church, 615 S. Providence Road, Wallingford PA 19086. Interment S.S. Peter & Paul Cemetery. Due to the current health situation, for those that do not feel comfortable attending services, we are making available digital format/live stream of the funeral mass so you may celebrate the life of Philip Kulp safely in your home. If not attending, we encourage everyone to fly an American flag and to share a meal around the family table as those were two of our father’s favorite things to do. We are very blessed at this time to hold a funeral mass. We want everyone to feel comfortable and will follow the mass guidelines for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and St. John Chrysostom Church.  Anyone who is sick or medically compromised should not attend.  All funeral attendees are required to wear masks in church at all times, except when receiving Communion. Church capacity will be limited, and social distancing will be required between families. All are welcome to attend graveside services at Saint Peter and Paul Cemetery, at approximately 12:30 in section 17 of the cemetery: 1600 South Sproul Road, Springfield PA. Also due to the current health crisis, flowers will not be accepted. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Phil’s memory may be made to the Poor Clare Monastery, 2503 Stone Hedge Drive, Alexandria, VA 22306. www.danjolell.com