James Adam Plungis Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

PLUNGIS, JAMES ADAM. James “Jim” Adam Plungis, beloved husband, loving father, and cherished friend passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2020 with his family by his side in Cherry Hill, NJ. James was born on February 23, 1928 in Bristol, CT. He was the only son of Annie M. Plungis and Adam R. Plungis and brother of Martha Ann Winter. James was a proud veteran, serving in the US Navy during World War II. Following a thirty-year career as a sales executive for Kaydon Corporation, James then retired to Tequesta, FL along with his wife and best friend, Helen R. Plungis, who preceded him in death on December 30, 2013. In Tequesta, James was a valued part of the local community–– he was a proud and active member of the Catholic community of St. Jude Parish and dedicated much of his time to volunteering for a variety of local charities. For over fifty years, James was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus and in 2001 was recognized as the Knight of the Year in the state of Florida. James also had a passion for baseball and worked for over ten years at the St. Louis Cardinals’ spring training facility. Recently, James had moved north to be near his son and his wife and to be closer to his two grandchildren. James is survived by his loving son, Thomas Adam Plungis and his wife Sheila A. Plungis, along with his two grandchildren, Brian James and Devon Marie Plungis.

James Adam Plungis

February 23, 1928 - April 26, 2020