STULPIN, John William, 84, of Bluffton, SC, beloved husband of Linda passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025 after a battle with cancer and Parkinson's disease. Born in Westfield MA, John was the son of the late William and Aldah Stulpin and lived most of his life in Granby, CT where he enjoyed fishing with his father. John also loved to hike in the New Hampshire Mountains.
John was a programmer for corporate pensions with CIGNA in Bloomfield and Hartford, CT before retirement. After retirement John and Linda moved to Sun City in SC where he enjoyed golfing and taking cruises. Besides his wife of 39 years he leaves a son, Robert (Sue) of Statesville, NC; a son, Matthew (Rebecca) of North Canton, CT; and a son, Erik, of Bluffton, SC. John was predeceased by his son, Keith, of Manchester, NH. He leaves five grandchildren, Derek Stulpin (Christina), Hunter Stulpin (Bianca), Kathryn Fasciano (Nick) and Cora and Joe Nadeau. John also had four great-grandchildren Devon, Oliver, Evelyn and Alexander. He also leaves a sister, Jeanette (Matthew) Lincoln of Myrtle Beach, SC and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at family's discretion.
Memorial donations may be made to Friends of Caroline Hospice, 329 Friends Lane, Ridgeland, SC 29936 or online at https://www.fochospice.org/
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90 Simmonsville Road, Bluffton, SC 29910

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