A00193 - Michael Paul Whittingham, Amherst College Class of 1977, United Nations International School (New York City, New York), Millersville University Master of Science, Amherst College Associate Dean of Admissions

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Michael P. Whittingham

1956 - 2020

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Michael Whittingham Obituary

Michael Paul Whittingham
Michael Paul Whittingham of Stamford passed away peacefully on the 3rd of October 2020 at Greenwich Hospital. He was born in New York City on the 21st of January, 1956 to the late Cecil Anthony and Jean Hyacinth Whittingham. He graduated from Amherst College in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and later earned a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology.
Michael spent over a decade of his professional life in the field of education. His career began as a tutor for high school students while he pursued a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology. Helping students achieve their academic potential was very fulfilling to Michael and led him into the field of college admissions. The success that he had as a recruiter for Fairfield University resulted in the return to his alma mater, Amherst College, to serve as Associate Dean of Admissions. It was during his transition to Amherst that he met and then married his wife, Terran, who also worked in the field of college admissions.
The gratification that came with recruiting and mentoring students took Michael beyond the walls of academia and into the world of finance. He was hired by the Sponsors for Educational Opportunities Program (SEO) to enhance the Wall Street's summer internship recruitment program for college students of color. By the end of his tenure, he had successfully expanded the outreach of this program.
Michael went into semi-retirement after his stint with SEO. This allowed him to spend more time raising his son, Paul, and to do various kinds of service for communities in Fairfield County. In addition to his family's philanthropic contributions, Michael was an active member of First United Methodist Church of Greenwich, and educated families about the college admission process.
Giving back was so important to Michael. He wanted to be thought of as an honest and generous person with integrity. He believed that we are all here to contribute to others and make the world better for the next generation.
Thank you, Michael. Your kind, gentle, good-hearted soul will be missed.
Michael is survived by his devoted wife of thirty-one years, Terran Gregory Whittingham of Stamford, his son Paul Anthony Whittingham of Stamford, as well as his brother, Andrew John Whittingham and his wife Robyn Whittingham of Stamford and his nephew, Adam John Whittingham of Stamford.
Family and friends may call at the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford on Thursday, the 15th of October, 2020 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. A funeral service will be celebrated on Friday, the 16th of October, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 42 Cross Road, Stamford.
The funeral service will be live streamed on both
www.fumcstamford.org under "Streaming" and https://m.facebook.com/FUMCStamford/
Interment will follow at Long Ridge Union Cemetery, Stamford.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Michael's memory to The American Cancer Society.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.cognetta.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Hour & Stamford Advocate on Oct. 12, 2020.

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Contact

No data available

Family

Amherst Relatives

• Terran A. Whittingham W'77

Personal

No data available

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Professional

Employment Information

Former

• Principal

  PAMAC LLC

  Start:

  02/2020

  End:

  10/2020
• CEO

  CAWS Development

  Start:

  02/2020

  End:

  10/2020
• Vice President

  Sponsors for Educational Opportunity

  Start:

  01/1999

  End:

  02/2020
• Associate Dean

  Amherst College

  Start:

  01/1987

  End:

  12/1994

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Amherst

Reunion Class

• 1977

Graduation Year

• 1977

Major(s)

• Biology

Other Academic

Secondary Schools

• United Nations Int'l School

Higher Ed

• Millersville University

  Field of Study:

  Psychology

  Degree:

  Master of Science

  Year:

  1992

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Amherst

Fraternity

• Independent (no fraternity affil)

Post-Graduate

Community/ Professional Activities

• National Association for College Admission Counseling

  Role:

  Member
• Northeast Consortium Bridging Access to College

  Role:

  Executive Committee
• Mill River Park Collaborative

  Role:

  Board Member
• New England Assn. for College Admission Counseling

  Role:

  Governing Council

Publications/ Creative Works

• Book Chapter 'The Application Process' 1993

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October 21, 2020

I’m so sorry to hear about this and I’m sorry I didn’t know about the memorials. Rest In Peace, Michael.

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Anna Mastrolillo

October 19, 2020

To All of Michael Whittingham's Family,
I am sorry to hear that Michael passed away. Sending Peace, Love and Prayers to all who knew, cared for and loved Michael. I viewed his service online. May Michael RIP with all the angels in Heaven. I captured this photo in 2012 with Michael and some of the family. Love Anna

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Don Gudaitis

October 19, 2020

“Dear Whittingham family, please accept my sincere condolences on your loss of Michael. He did so much to make this world a better place. I will not forget how profoundly inspirational he was speaking at the ribbon cutting of the American Cancer Society/Whitingham Center. His depth of feeling, intelligence, and ability to touch everyone amazed me. May the support that he and you have provided to so many as a family come back to comfort you now. With deepest sympathies.” Don Gudaitis, former CEO American Cancer Society New England

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Rev. Dr. Hope Johnson

October 16, 2020

UNIS-ite! Extended Family. Friend. Holding you in my Heart with Love and Care as I treasure Michael’s Life. Let us pass the Blessings on....
Yours, HOPE

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October 16, 2020

Dear Terran and Paul,
We were saddened to hear of Michael's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. May God comfort you and bring you peace.

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October 16, 2020

Terran and Paul, May his memory be a blessing. Much love to you.

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Heather Whittingham Seeley

October 16, 2020

Saying goodbye is immensely difficult but knowing that you are now in the hands of God brings peace.

Love,
Cousin Heather

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Cheryl Crawford

October 15, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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Tracey and Renee Chavis

October 15, 2020

To the family you have our condolences. May GOD comfort you and give you strength during this time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.

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Mark Robinson

October 14, 2020

Michael was a good friend and a good soul.

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Funeral service

11:30 a.m.

The funeral service will be live streamed on both www.fumcstamford.org

under "Streaming" and https://m.facebook.com/FUMCStamford/, CT

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