Kenneth C. Scupp

1954 - 2025

Kenneth C. Scupp

middlebury , VT - Kenneth C. Scupp, 70, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on Aug. 13, 2025, in Middlebury, Vt. He is survived by his wife, Josie Scupp, and their two children, Nina and Kenny Scupp.

Ken was born to Kenneth Scupp Sr. and Regina Graupner Scupp. A graduate of Shawnee High School in Medford, N.J., Ken excelled in athletics, holding the record for low hurdles on the track team while also being a member of the football and ice hockey teams.

Ken went on to earn a B.A. in political science from Gettysburg College, where he forged lifelong friendships and met his wife, Josie, in a serendipitous bowling class.

Ken was a devoted father who took great pride in supporting his children's sports and extracurricular activities. As they grew, he passionately encouraged their educational and professional endeavors. He was overjoyed when Nina married her wife, Amanda, and when Kenny married his husband, James.

With a long and successful career in the wine and spirits industry, Ken earned both CSA and WSET professional wine degrees. After retiring in 2014, he co-founded Top Terroir, a boutique French wine importing company. Ken and Josie spent extended periods in the south of France, where they meticulously sourced exceptional wines to bring to U.S. markets.

An avid athlete throughout his life, Ken ran eight marathons, was a founding member of the Bow Falconers Men's Over 40 Baseball Team, refereed high school and minor league ice hockey, and enjoyed alpine skiing. He was also a devoted Philadelphia Eagles fan and a long-time season ticket holder, thrilled to witness the Eagles reach the Super Bowl twice during his lifetime.

Ken and Josie moved to Vermont full-time after years of enjoying their camp on Lake Dunmore, where they cultivated a close-knit community. Ken served as Social Director for the Lake Dunmore Fern Lake Association and was an active member of a French language conversation group in Middlebury. He also enjoyed engaging in discussions about history and politics, participating in political activism, taking his boat I'll Have Another out on the lake, traveling, and entertaining family and friends.

The Scupp family is deeply grateful for the gift of life Ken received from a heart donor nearly three years ago, and for the extraordinary care he received from his medical teams at Massachusetts General Hospital, Porter Medical Center, and various practices in Middlebury.

Ken's celebration of life service was held on Aug. 19 at Salisbury Congregational Church, where the gathering was standing room only. His ashes will be laid to rest at Georgetown Cemetery in Maryland at a later date.