May 21, 1931 – August 11, 2020
Joseph P. Plitnick, 89, of Climax, GA, formerly of Connecticut and Boynton Beach, FL, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Poppell officiating. Due to the ongoing concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, those attending are asked to maintain the recommended safe social distancing of six feet and/or wear protective masks in accordance with the State of Georgia guidelines.
Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com. Memorial donations may be made to Disabled American Veterans at donate.dav.org.
Joseph Paul Plitnick was born May 21, 1931 in Newark, NJ, the son of Joseph and Verna Kostick Plitnick. Following high school graduation, Joseph enlisted in the United States Army serving in the Signal Corps during the Vietnam War. Joseph was awarded the Bronze Star and later retired with 22 years of service. In 1980 he married Marguerite Mitchell. Thirteen years ago, they settled in Climax, GA. Joseph was a member of Climax Baptist Church.
With a heart beating to the tune of patriotism, Joseph shared his love of the Army with many young recruits. During these years he was named Recruiter of the Year.
Joseph worked in sales after retiring from the service and enjoyed repairing computers and helping others resolve their computer issues. He lived by the Army Creed: I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my Warrior tasks and drills. I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself. I am an expert and I am a professional. I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of the United States of America in close combat.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Marguerite Plitnick; his children Eileen Plitnick-Mason (Michael) of Climax, GA, Joseph Plitnick, Jr. (Debi) of Englewood, FL, and Glenn Plitnick (Kim) of Trumbull, CT; his step-children, Anita Rogers of Climax, GA, Steve Cromk of NC, and Lynne Bashura of CT; and his grandchildren, Katie, Samantha, Kayla, Brooke, Morgan, and Ryan. In addition to his parents, Joseph was preceded in death by his children, Nancy Foley, Mark Plitnick, and an infant son; and his sister, Shirley Prehotsky.
