Ralph Joseph Schupp

CHESHIRE - Ralph Joseph Schupp died September 20, 2021 peacefully at home.

He was born November 19, 1926 in East Portchester, CT, now known as Byrum, to Joseph and Caroline Haier Schupp. He graduated from Greenwich High School in 1944. He played first trumpet in the high school band, Greenwich American Legion Drum Corps, and The Cheshire Community Band. He joined the US Marine Corps in 1944 where he played trumpet in the Marine band. He married Georgianna Johnston on April 28, 1947.

After leaving the Marines, he went to work for American Cyanamid Co. research lab in Stamford, CT. He worked for them for 47 years. He moved to Cheshire in 1958. He helped form Boy Scout Troup 90, he was in scouting for 60 years.

He retired from American Cyanamid in 1991.

In addition to his wife of 74 years, he is survived by his son Ralph Jr. (Grace) and Bradford (Ann), Three granddaughters and Three Great grandchildren.

Arrangements – A memorial service for Mr. Schupp will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, October 8, 2021 at Nelson Hall Theater at Elim Park, 150 Cook Hill Road, Cheshire, CT. 06410.