Jerry Louis Plaia

Jerry Louis Plaia, 69, of Beaumont, died on April 26, 2012, at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth. A lifelong resident of Beaumont, he was born on February 13, 1943, to Bessie Mazzola and Joseph Tremont Plaia. Jerry was a retired business owner and veteran of the United States Marine Corps, where he served from 1961 - 1967 as Private First Class, 3rd Amphibian Tractor Battalion, 1st Marine Division. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bessie Mazzola Plaia Ellis and Joseph Tremont Plaia. Survivors include his wife, Sheryll McNaughten Plaia; children, Gerard Louis Plaia and his wife, Debbie of Lumberton, Sherrill Elizabeth Plaia and Derek Anthony Plaia of Lumberton, Colby William Plaia and Jillian Anne Plaia, both of Beaumont; sisters, Mary Ann Shaw and her husband, Richard of Dallas, Margaret Martindale of Lumberton, Terry Plaia and his wife, Darlene of Missouri, Jo Ellen Roy and her husband, Roland of Lumberton, and Crisentino Plaia and his wife, Patty of Austin; grandchildren, Toree Plaia, Joseph Plaia, and Jessie Plaia, all of Lumberton; along with many nieces and nephews. A gathering of his family and friends will begin at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, April 29, 2012, with a Christian Vigil to follow at 5:30 p.m., at Broussard's, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 30, 2012, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 6825 Gladys Avenue, with interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Missionary Fraternity of Mary, c/o St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 6825 Gladys Avenue, Beaumont, Texas 77706-3240. Complete and updated information may be found at: broussards1889.com.