Mark Tupper Obituary
Mark studied engineering and international business in England and Switzerland, and was involved with a broad variety of businesses during his life, ranging from finance to fishing lodges to coffee. As a philanthropist with a passion for marine and medical research, Mark was a great supporter of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) in Panama and of the Tupper Research Fund at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.
Mark was also a world traveler, skilled photographer, avid fisherman, and big game hunter. He had a photographic memory and could recall events, dates, and times from his entire life, which always made for a great story over a fine cigar and whiskey. He was the original Most Interesting Man in the World.
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John Anderson
August 26, 2025
Mark and I were classmates in elementary school in Upton MA in 1954. I remember going to a birthday party in his house on Maple Avenue.
Never knew why the Tuppers moved or where they went until I saw a Tv documentary about his dad and Tupperware
John Anderson M.D.
Glen Arm MD
Trey Combs
September 21, 2024
I first met Mark in the mid-1980's when Bob Nauheim arranged for me to have a few hours chasing after Pacific sails at Bahia Pez Vela Lodge (Saifish Bay). The experience changed my life; hooking a nine-foot sailfish on the fly was the most incredible experience I'd ever had. I returned to my home in Washington State and began getting together some paying clients for a return, something I did for the next six years. On my seventh year I flew down with a film team to co-host Fly Fishing the World. This was very successful; I was told this was their most popular program. A few times Mark gifted me a few days of fishing for the cost of gas and tips. During those years Mark became a dear friend and I was fortunate to have caught two of the largest sails ever taken during Mark's ownership of Bahia Pez Vela, with the largest estimated at over 150 pounds. Mark's generosity was instrumental in getting my book, Bluewater Fly Fishing, off to a great start. Mark was the ultimate sportsman, and a pioneer in fly fishing for Pacific sailfish. Trey Combs
Anette Brooner (Stone)
May 2, 2024
I didn´t meet Mark, but knew his brother Glenn and his wife well. They lived just up the road from us in Costa Rica. Wish I knew where they are at now. Sorry for your loss.
Deborah Voates
October 30, 2023
Knew Mark in Costa Rica- 1974/5... I was going to school and working nights in a bar-Ye Pub- in San Jose. He was a big part of our bar family, playing darts, softball, and generally hanging out! Great guy, great memories! Rest in Peace Mark!!
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September 4, 2022
Jack Gregson
August 21, 2022
I knew Mark when we both lived in Smithfield, RI and attended Georgiaville Baptist Church. We attended Hope High School in Providence, RI. I lost track of him after high school but have always considered him a friend. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Maye Ruiz
August 10, 2022
Nunca morirá mientras viva en nuestros corazones, siempre será recordado como un hombre de buen corazón, un gran amigo, paz a su alma y resignación a su familia.
Barbara Singer
August 7, 2022
A great loss. My family had some fabulous times with Mark and his family. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends.
David & Margie Scott
August 7, 2022
Mark made memories like nobody else. He will be greatly missed.
Mike Leech
July 31, 2022
Great memories of fun fishing at Walker's Cay in the Barta Marlin Classic aboard his classic boat. RIP.
Jeff Maggio
July 31, 2022
Mr. Tupper was a great influence in my life. I met him at the young age of 23 and was fortunate enough to to have fished with him spending quality time together for years. He taught me so much and I always had great respect for him. I feel such great gratitude that I had the opportunity to know him and be his friend . Someone I will never forget. I only wish I could fish one more day with him one more cigar and one more scotch. Rest In Peace Mr. Tupper and thank you for everything you taught me.
Sincerly Jeff Maggio
Trace & Melissa
July 30, 2022
We are so sorry to hear the news about Uncle Mark. What a great man!!! Everyone who has met him has become a better person and will definitely have a great memory of the time spent with him. Uncle Mark- you will definitely be miss and you were truly the original most Interesting man in the world.
RIP- Don Marcos
peter mettler
July 30, 2022
i met mark, through earl, so long ago i can't remember. i assume for some international tax advice. the conversation turned to fishing and mark showed me a magazine with a beautiful girl on the cover fighting a fish. i was single at the time and said if i come down to costa rica will you get me a date with the cover girl? he responded as only mark could with a chuckle and stated that was his girlfriend!! mark hosted my wife and two children in costa rica, shuttling us by airplane to the pacific coast and thereafter the atlantic for four days of fishing. he brought his family to our guest ranch in jackson,wy and made a return trip several years later. i agree that he was the original most interesting man in the world. mark, thank you for your generosity and friendship.
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