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Francis Pletl was a very sweet man who will be sincerely missed. He and his wife were a welcomed recent addition to Hampton Roads. While we didn't have the opportunity to see him often, it was always a pleasure when we did. And I'm sure he'll live on through the very large family he leaves behind, and especially Brian who we've come to think of as our family as well over the years. Your family is in our prayers.

Lonnie and Terry Foxwell

December 28, 2017 | Virginia Beach, VA

A very kind, decent and upright man. The Church was always a little brighter when he and Betty were there every Saturday evening. I will miss him.

Jack Harris

December 28, 2017 | Smithfield

Francis Pletl was such a nice man, and him and his wife were a wonderful addition to the Hampton Roads community in recent years. To the entire family he has left behind, and especially Brian who means so much to us, we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family will remain in our thoughts and prayers.

Lonnie and Terry Foxwell

December 28, 2017 | Virginia Beach, VA

Fran was a good soul, a great neighbor and will be greatly missed around here. Your family is in all our prayers. Andrew & Tracey Reutt - Bub's Water System

Andrew Reutt

December 27, 2017 | Smithfield, VA

May God bless you and our family in this time of sorrow! You were a great father, husband, son, and grandpa! You will be dearly missed. Love you grandpa!

Miranda Pletl

December 26, 2017 | Ocala, FL

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

Sam Valdes

December 26, 2017 | Smithfield, VA

Francis's Obituary

Francis Clement “Butch” Pletl, 77, passed away unexpectedly at Sentara Obici Hospital, on Sunday, December 24, 2017. Born in New York State to the late Francis Clement Pletl and Dorothy S. Servatius Pletl. He had retired as manager from Metropolitan Insurance Company. He was a member of The Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Smithfield. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Elizabeth Louise Pletl, five sons, James J. Pletl (Van Nguyen), Mark E. Pletl (Debbie), Ronald M. Pletl (Rhonda), Brian S. Pletl and Michael D. Pletl (Connie), nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. His brother John Pletl (Patricia) and sisters Ellen P. Foster (Thomas), Joanna P. Buchanan (David), and Mary P. Caufield (Robert). He was predeceased by his parents and an infant son Christopher. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 28 beginning with a Catholic Rosary prayer service at 6 p.m. followed by visitation until 7:30 at Little’s Funeral Home, Smithfield, VA. A Mass of Resurrection will be held on Friday, December 29 at 9 a.m. in the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Smithfield, Virginia. In lieu of flowers the memorial contributions may be made to the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 300 Smithfield Blvd, Smithfield, VA. Condolences may be registered online at www.littlesfuneralhome.com

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