Richmond, Virginia
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.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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 30, 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
November 25, 2009
Wendy, I am so sorry for your loss you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lydia Horan
November 25, 2009 | Richmond, VA
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
Shawn Bass
November 25, 2009 | Richmond, VA
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
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.
Bill Gunn, RPh
November 25, 2009 | Richmond, VA
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
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.
Lori Emery
November 25, 2009 | Richmond, VA
Mrs.Plotkin and Eric, thank you for the honor of allowing me to care for Mr.Plotkin.
Hospice of Virginia
Val Gleason, RN.
November 24, 2009 | Richmond, VA
