Updated post with obituary information for DL Capt. Richard Plunkett
https://www.davenportfamily.com/obituary/Richard-Plunkett
Obituary
Richard A. Plunkett, of Crystal Lake, passed
away May 5, 2023 at the age of 82.
He was born September 10, 1940 in Hackensack,
NJ. The son of the late Walter and Marguerite Plunkett.
Richard graduated from Rutgers University in
1964 with a commission in the Air Force ROTC and immediately went on active
duty as a jet pilot and was promoted to Captain. He flew 239 missions and spent 460 combat
days in Vietnam. During this time, he earned the Distinguished Flying Cross ,
11 Air Medals, and 2 Unit citations.
In 1964, Capt. Plunkett was stationed at Clark
Air Force Base in the Philippines with 509th Fighter Interceptor Squadron
surviving more than 65 weeks of combat duty. For shorter periods, he was
stationed at various Vietnamese bases, flying the F102 all-weather jets to keep
away enemy aircraft. His Vietnamese
service ribbon has three stars for the three different time zones into which
the combat area has been divided. From
1966 - 1969, he flew as a pilot with the Falcons 27th Interceptor Fighter
Squadron.
In 1970, he continued his aviation career as a
commercial pilot for Delta Airlines and retired from the airline in 2000. Aside from his passion for aviation, he was
an avid car enthusiast who attended and exhibited at car shows all while
acquiring cars. As he enjoyed watching
his daughter and son start their own families, he shared his passions with his
grandchildren.
Richard is survived by his loving wife, Fidela;
his son Mark (Adoleena) Plunkett; his grandchildren, Mark and Mia Plunkett and
Ryan, Ella and Keira Conlon and their father Sean Conlon; and siblings, Jim
Plunkett and Janice Kherle.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in
death by his daughter, Lisa Conlon; and sister, Nancy Plunkett.
Visitation will be held Thursday, May 11, 2023
from 4-8pm at the Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E Terra
Cotta Ave (Rt. 176) Crystal Lake. Visitation will continue the following day,
Friday, May 12, from 8:30am until prayers are held at the funeral home at
9:30am with procession to follow to St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church for
the funeral Mass at 10:00am. Burial will follow at Crystal Lake Memorial Park.
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~ IN MEMORY ~
DL Capt. Richard A. Plunkett
September 10, 1940 ~ May 5, 2023
From friends and family we have learned of
the passing of retired Delta pilot Captain Richard Arthur Plunkett, age
82. Captain Plunkett joined Delta Air
Lines 02-13-1970 and retired in 2000, and was based Chicago and Atlanta.
The funeral home has publicly announced his
passing and gives us the details for his services. Please visit https://www.davenportfamily.com/obituary/Richard-Plunkett
Condolences may be shared at this link
as well.
Son Mark writes that the family will host a wake
for his father at Davenport Funeral Home in Crystal Lake on May 11 from
4pm-8pm. The Funeral Mass is Friday May 12 at 10:00am.
For those who may wish to send a personal
note, I see the Plunkett’s most recent address listed in whitepages as
7417
Foxfire Drive
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
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