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Philip Charles Chapalas, M.D., born August 14, 1927, passed away on December 9, 2025. He was the husband of the late Gene Haverson Chapalas, née Lipschitz. Philip practiced medicine as an otolaryngologist for many years. He is survived by his stepdaughters, Noell Amy Helm and Lee Susan (James) Spiegel, whom he cherished. Services are private. Contributions in his memory may be made to PAWS (Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society), https://phillypaws.org/.
6410 N Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19126


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