Sophie (Struckel) Stulpinas died on Monday August 18 at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Needham. She was 85 years old. A lifelong Needham resident, Mrs. Stulpinas worked for the Carter Company, formerly of Needham. The wife of the late Anthony Stulpinas, she was the cousin of Ann Nenart Palmeira of Houston TX, Alexander E. Nenart of Barrington RI, Edward Richard Nenart of Bellingham and Patty Fitzpatrick of Pembroke. She is also survived by her dear friends Harry and Lois Klein of Needham. Funeral from the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Avenue Needham on Saturday August 23 at 9:00 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at Mary Immaculate of Lourdes Church Newton Upper Falls at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours on Friday from 6-9 PM. Burial iin Saint Mary Cemetery Needham. Memorials in her name may be made to the American Arthritis Foundation MA Chapter, 29 Craft St., Suite 450, Newton