Kenneth Arthur Blume, known to his family as Butch, passed away unexpectedly on August 6, 2022 at his home in Heritage Village, Southbury, Connecticut.
Butch was born in Greenwich, Connecticut on November 2, 1947 to William E. Blume, Sr. and Kathryn Sheridan Blume. He attended Greenwich Public Schools and then joined the Marines. He is a decorated Vietnam veteran. Butch was the recipient of two purple hearts, and was a survivor of the Battle of Khe Sanh in July, 1968. After he did two tours with the Marines, he settle in Alburquerque, New Mexico and enjoyed working for security for touring rock groups and entertainers.
He is survived by his sister, Sharon Blume Vecchiolla (John); his niece, Michelle Vecchiolla Salomon (Jason), and grandniece, Kathryne Pauline Salomon; and his two nephews, William L. Vecchiolla of Stamford, Connecticut and Peter John Vecchiolla of Greenwich, Connecticut. Butch was predeceased by his parents and brother, William E. Blume, Jr.
A Memorial Mass was held at St. Mary Church in Greenwich on August 13.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a veterans’ organization of your choice.
