Peter Anthony Plasmier's Obituary
Peter Anthony Plasmier Sr., 81, of Leesburg, Virginia was peacefully called home to Heaven on Monday, October 23, 2023. Pete was born on June 12, 1942, to Peter J. and Anna Welsh Plasmier in Philadelphia, PA. He graduated from Cardinal Dougherty High School and joined the Air Force in 1964 where he was an electronics technician. After an honorable discharge, he started his post-military career in electronics at RCA. Peter retired from Carl Zeiss Inc. where he worked as an Electron Microscopy Field Service Engineer.
Peter was a dedicated member and long-time usher at St. John the Apostle Church in Leesburg, VA for 47 years. Over the years he trained altar servers, was CCD Director, event volunteer, Mr. Fixit and anything else that needed to be done. He loved the fellowship and service of his brothers in the Knights of Columbus Holy Family Council #6831, where he also served as Grand Knight.
Peter was loved by all and a cherished friend to many. He was kind and would help anyone without question. He loved football and cheering for his Philadelphia Eagles!
He leaves his family to cherish his memory including his wife of 58 years, Mary Jewel Plasmier, his children (Pete [Donna], Marge, and Judy) his sister, Anne Navarra (Joe), his grandchildren, (Kateri Plasmier (Will), Luke McKim, Alaina Plasmier, Brittany Summa, and Carrington Summa), great-grandchildren (Brianna, Grayson, Kinsley and Sheldon) and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his grandson Donovan Plasmier.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, October 26th, from 6-8 p.m. at Loudoun Funeral Chapel. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, October 27th at 10 a.m. at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church at 101 Oakcrest Manor Drive NE, with a reception after burial in the church social hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the Prostate Cancer Foundation at www.pcf.org.
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