Gerald "Jerry" PLOTKIN

Gerald "Jerry" PLOTKIN

Gerald PLOTKIN Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Nov. 24 to Nov. 25, 2009.
PLOTKIN, Gerald "Jerry," 69, of Richmond, died Monday, November 23, 2009, after a long illness. He leaves his wife of 39 years, Harriet (Barker) Plotkin; two children, Eric S. Plotkin of Fernandina Beach, Fla., and Wendy K. Plotkin of Richmond, Va.; and his three dogs, Roxy, Zoey and Emmy. He was born in Richmond, the only son of Max and Sylvia Plotkin. He was a graduate of the College of William and Mary and the Medical College of Virginia Pharmacy School. He lived in Richmond all his life. Jerry practiced retail pharmacy for over 40 years. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 25, at 11 a.m. in the Beth-El Chapel at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Following the burial, the family will receive friends and relatives at their home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Virginia -Richmond, 7231 Forest Avenue, Suite 100, Richmond, Va. 23226, or Temple Beth-El, 3330 Grove Avenue, Richmond, Va. 23220.


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November 30, 2009

Harriett and Family
Jerry was always a "gentle" person and friend while we were roommates in pharmacy school. Even though our paths have taken us in different directions-Joan and I think of you often and we share your burden with the loss. We will keep you and the family in our prayers.
David Cox RPH

November 25, 2009

Wendy and Mrs Plotkin, I am so sorry for your loss. I had the priviledge of knowning Mr. Plotkin he will be missed but not forgotten.

My thougths are with you

Shawn Bass

Lydia Horan

November 25, 2009

Wendy, I am so sorry for your loss you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Shawn Bass

November 25, 2009

Mrs Plotkin, Wendy and Eric. I am so sorry for your loss. I had the priviledge of knowning Mr. Plotkin he will be missed but not forgotten.

My thougths are with you

Shawn Bass

November 25, 2009

Harriet and family,

I am so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. I am sorry I didn't know he was ill and even sorrier that we didn't keep in touch more often. We had great fun as roomates at MCV and had a great time. He taught me how to really "shop". You are in my thoughts and prayers and I will call you soon. I saw the obit at work and it was too late to try to go the memorial.

Richard Martin RPh.M

Bill Gunn, RPh

November 25, 2009

My wife and myself were very sad to read about Jerry. What a great guy. I followed Jerry at MCV and what a role model as a Pharmacist he was. He will be missed by all who were ever fortunate to meet him.

November 25, 2009

Harriet, Eric, and Wendy - I was so sorry to hear about Jerry, and I know you will miss him greatly. I have such good memories of Jerry - He was definitely a sweet spirit full of kindness and love for his family and friends. It sounds like the last weeks and months have not been easy for any of you, and I'm just so sorry. Blessings and love in the days ahead.

Pat Davis Lawson

Lori Emery

November 25, 2009

Eric, Thinking of you at this time. It seems a short time ago you shared your Dad's diagnosis with me. I am so sorry for your loss. My sympathies to your family.

Val Gleason, RN.

November 24, 2009

Mrs.Plotkin and Eric, thank you for the honor of allowing me to care for Mr.Plotkin.

Hospice of Virginia

ashley seal

November 24, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all.

Ashley Seal(chemo nurse)
Virginia Cancer Institute

November 24, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all.

Ashley Seal(chemo nurse)
Virginia Cancer Institute

Angela Johnson

November 24, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Angela Johnson

November 24, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Helene Koehler

November 24, 2009

Mrs. Plotkin, Eric, and Wendy, you are in my thoughts and prayers
Helene Oley Koehler

Lori Gerson

November 24, 2009

Harriet, My thoughts go out to you and your family in this time of loss. Please accept my condolences and know my thoughts are with you.

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