Local & family-owned for 37 years.

We mourn the loss of our beloved founder, John Zupan, who died Tuesday evening, August 30th, as a result of injuries suffered in a traffic accident.

John’s passion for life, food, & people were inspirational to his family, friends, associates, & customers. He motivated many with his enthusiasm, authenticity, eye for detail, hard work, & dedication to excellence.

John’s unique character and positive influence were far-reaching, touching innumerable lives. His boundless energy, sense of humor, and zest for life will never be forgotten by those who love him.

All images © COPYRIGHT 2011 Zupan's Markets.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to the Emmanuel Medical Center Foundation or to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

www.legacyhealth.org/emanuelgiving

 

 

To donate by check, write to:
John J. Zupan Memorial Fund for Trauma Services
c/o: Emanuel Medical Center Foundation
(checks should be payable to the Emanuel Medical Center Foundation)
PO Box 4484
Portland, OR 97208  

OUR STORY

The Zupan family has been a part of the Portland community for the past 60 years.

At the age of 16, John Zupan began work as a courtesy clerk at Sheridan Fruit. His passion for the grocery industry was ignited, and he spent subsequent years working & specializing in produce, spending 11 years at Fred Meyer as the Produce Manager and Produce District Manager. In 1975, John decided to venture out on his own. The history of Zupan's Markets had begun.

Zupan's stores are different. They focus on quality, selling everything from the best meats
and wines to the freshest produce, baked goods, & flowers, emphasizing locally-sourced items whenever possible. Food-loving customers, as well as local chefs, quickly learned that Zupan’s was the place to find the best in Portland— and 36 years later, the same continues to be true.

Zupan's is still family-owned. John's son, Mike, took the reins in early 2000 and works every day to ensure Zupan's always finds the best-tasting, highest-quality items. John continued through his death in 2011 to take an active role in supporting his original dream and desire to offer the freshest, very best food to Portland area food-lovers.