Scott J. Scupien of Midlothian died peacefully on Saturday May 9, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his parents Joseph and Sandra Scupien of Colonial Heights and sister Kim Scupien. He graduated from the State University of New York at Buffalo with a degree in civil engineering. He held his professional engineering license in Virginia and belonged to the American Society of Civil Engineers. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted in Buffalo, New York and a memorial Mass will be offered at a later date in the Richmond area. Memorial donations may be made to the VCU Massey Cancer Center, P0 Box 980214, Richmond, VA 23298 or Massey Cancer Center Palliative Care Unit, P0 Box 980037, Richmond, VA 23298 or to the Richmond Animal League, 11401 International Drive, Richmond, VA 23236. The Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory 2033 Boulevard, 23834 are handling the local funeral arrangements. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.