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DON PLUMERI Obituary
Don Terryl (John Terryl) 'Terry' Plumeri, a noted musician, composer and conductor, went to be with the Lord on March 31, 2016 at his home in Dunnellon, Florida. He was 71.
Born November 28, 1944 in Greensboro, NC, Terry was predeceased by his father Dominic Plumeri, his mother Eunice Lynn, and a sister Laura Plumeri. He is survived by his wife Kelly Green, daughter Rowen Holland, granddaughter Jasmine Holland; his sisters Jeanette Breckenridge, Sandra Duncan, Bonnie McPhail, and Rosalie Plumeri; brother Joe Plumeri; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Terry grew up in Tampa, Fl, attended Chamberlain High School where he was introduced to the double bass by band director Robert Price. He did further study at the Manhattan School of Music in New York City. He was a member of the famed Air Force Band during his military service.
In the 1970s, he toured with jazz singer Roberta Flack, played and recorded with numerous jazz greats. He was known for his innovation and melodic sound on bowed bass. Moving to Los Angeles, he composed over fifty film scores, music for numerous TV shows and powerful classical works. In later years, he was guest conductor for the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra. He was a frequent guest lecturer, teacher, music producer, and photographer. A bibliography of his work is found on www.terryplumeri.com and www.johnterrylplumeri.com.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home, 5430 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy, Lecanto, FL 34461. The family will receive guests one hour prior to the service.
A memorial will be held in June. Please follow
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Memories and Condolences
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Nadia Dombrowski
April 2, 2025
Remembering Mr. Plumeri on the 9th year of his passing. May he continue to rest in paradise. Gone but NEVER forgotten. Sending love and hugs to his family. Amen
Linda mcelmurry
April 2, 2024
Think of you often... Still a terrible sadness for all that knew you. Love Linda
Nadia Dombrowski
April 2, 2023
Remembering Mr. Plumeri on the anniversary of his passing. Rest in eternal glory, never forgotten.
james fuchs
April 3, 2021
im glad to be saying something every year....i knew him as terry....i was taking composition lessons weekly for about 6 months......he lived in marina del Rey i believe or i remeber seeing smoke stacks ...so i drove from hollywood......terry was a great educator and brilliane composer and great human being....he was an inspiration
Linda Mcelmurry
April 2, 2021
Miss your voice. Hopefully your in a better place. The world is crazy today. Too much hate. Not enough love. I will listen to He Who Lives In Many Place Today in you memory. ☮❤
james fuchs
April 2, 2020
i studied composition from terry in the 90s......he was always sensitive towards those who really wanted to write.... i was shocked to hear of his passing...but music is the beautiful memory i choose to attach it all
Nadia Dombrowski
April 2, 2020
Remembering Terry Plumeri today. May he continue to rest in God's glorious kingdom. Amen!
Linda Mcelmurry
April 2, 2020
Memories of you still fill my heart. Reconnecting with you late in life was a blessing for me. You sending me all your CDs allow me to hear you today. I think of you reincarnating. Who or what will you be. Love Linda
Nancy Calvin-Naylor
October 19, 2017
I miss you, Terry. Your wit, your insight, your care for others, and most of all your music are what I will always remember about you. No one can take that away.
Odette Springer
June 12, 2017
Dearest Terry, May you be free from all burdens. May your soul rest in peace. May you be surrounded by love and beauty. May your spirit soar to infinite possibilities. I thank you supporting my music and creative spirit. With love. Odette
walter anelli
January 11, 2017
Ciao Terry, I am sorry I wasn't able to take you and your music to Italy. I tried, I guess wasn't the right time. For me you are "The Musician" and you will stay in my hearth. as such and a short time friend. Thank you for what you have given to me. Looking forward to see you again. Wingy.
James Fuchs
January 1, 2017
I studied composition with Terry in playa del Rey California. I was so green and he was a fantastic teacher and was an inspiration. I remember him showing me how much Stravinsky was influenced by Debussy. We studied nocturnes and in those works you could hear where Stravinsky borrowed when writing "the rite of spring". Terry showed me all that and I am a better musician and composer because of terry. Thank you terry. I am forever grateful. Cheers!!!
Masha Rachko
July 5, 2016
My great sympathy to all, who knew Terry.
It is almost impossible to believe in such tragic story.
My memory of Terry comes with his beautiful music and his soul depth.
Praying for him.
Farewell Terry.
Dorie Crowe
May 19, 2016
So much accomplished; so much unfinished...music, conversation, wine. A long time since those first gigs in the '60s to the new music you were working on so recently. You were loved and you will be missed, but we have such beautiful music remaining.
teresa ridge
April 24, 2016
We will all miss your light and sweet soul.
Marsha White
April 20, 2016
On September 7, 2012 Terry posted this Leonard Bernstein quote on his Facebook page.
"This will be our reply to violence: to make music more intensely, more beautifully, more devotedly than ever before."
Terry leaves the world a life time of music made intensely, beautifully and devotedly. Thank you to him and his family for nurturing, expressing and sharing these incomparable gifts with all of us who have been touched by them. May peace be with you all.
Silvia Leite
April 18, 2016
Very sad to learn of this news.
May you find the eternal peace and joy, promised by our lord, in your final journey.
May your loved ones find comfort in the great memories and beautiful music that you left behind.
RIP Terry!
PATRICIA DEAN
April 14, 2016
Terry...I knew you all my life. Thank you for believing in me, for encouraging myself and others and inspiring us to be the best we can be.
Raymond Seymour
April 10, 2016
Such a horrible way to lose my childhood friend. He was so talented and such a celebrity in the world of music but such a down to earth guy. We were to have dinner together next week, I will follow through with that dinner date in Terry's honor.
Andrea Laclaustra
April 9, 2016
We will miss you.
Christine Krzywozycki
April 9, 2016
My condolences to Terry
Plumeri's family. His gifts of music will continue to give to the world.
Cara Tower
April 9, 2016
Terry, I miss you my friend. I respected your talent so much. I never told you that. I wish with all my heart that we could make all the musical ideas that we had together come true. I'm immeasurably saddened by your absence in this world. My life was changed when you entered it and it has profoundly changed now that you're gone. I miss your humor, your insight, your larger than life presence. I'll miss pissing you off too...you are so one of a kind, irreplaceable, you wear the shoes no one can fill. My love to you...you are deeply missed.
Cara Tower
Kristen M. de Andrade
April 9, 2016
A wonderfully talented and thoughtful person. Thank you for everything, Terry.
margo buccini
April 9, 2016
Beautiful soul, you will be deeply missed by those who have been touched by your kindness and music. May you find joy in composing with your angel symphonies. We love and miss you.
Howard Wapner
April 9, 2016
It was a great honor to have known and played with you. Thanks for enriching my life. RIP
Lanny Nye
April 9, 2016
It was a tremendous honor and blessing to make contact with Terry the past few years. One unique honor that Terry and I had in common was the Chamberlain chief/drum major position. Terry's creative genius was displayed as he was the first to wear the headdress and carry the "coup stick" (spear). It became the icon remembered with love and pride by all graduates. His talent remains with us in recordings and music compositions. To the Plumeri family, may your memories be sweet as you reflect on Gods gift and gentle personality of this man. Our prayers of comfort are with you.
Wall Matthews
April 9, 2016
Rest in peace knowing the beauty of your soul and your music lives on in the lives of every person it touches.
April 9, 2016
It was an honor to know you, and make some beautiful music.RIP/
John and Lisa Abercrombie.
Bob & Marian Seymour
April 9, 2016
With sympathy to all of Terry's family and friends. He was devoted to making inspired, meaningful music, and truly found his own artistic voice. Terry was an inspiration.
Marc Berner
April 9, 2016
Thank you for your kindness and your beautiful music, Terry. May your soul abide in love and light!
Sidney W. Kilgore
April 8, 2016
My heartfelt condolences go out to all of Terry's family and friends.
Arnie Acosta
April 8, 2016
The heavens are going to get some sweet music now! I love you brother.
Gumbi ortiz
April 8, 2016
Rest in Eternal Peace Terry
Joann Barmore
April 8, 2016
Sad to hear and prayers for the family.Its a hard time so sudden.His music will be missed I am sure.
Randall Larson
April 8, 2016
Your music stirred the heart and impassioned the soul, and it was a pleasure to know you and discuss your music in recent years. Wishing you peace and rest now, knowing how much your dedication to music has meant to so many.
Lesa Corrine
April 8, 2016
May you forever walk Dear Terry in Love and Tenderness......I will always hold a beautiful memory of you in my heart...Fly free Beautiful One ...The world is a harsh place for precious sensitive souls..... May you be held in Angels arms x
A genius at work
Julie Hurwitz-Lawson
April 8, 2016
So honored to have shared time and space with you Terry. You are one extraordinary man who worked so hard to manifest your dreams. I loved being a stepping stone for you. And I am so so proud of all you have accomplished.
Kay Martin
April 8, 2016
May you RIP Terry. Wish I had met you, as I believe you are a distant relative of mine. My Grandfather Carlo Plumeri, was born in Villalba, Sicily, settled in Florence, Penn and worked in the coal mines. Eventually he moved to the Chicago area. My sympathies to your family. Sounds like you were a great man.
Linda Mcelmurry
April 8, 2016
Your beautiful music and gentle ways will stay with me forever. Peace - Love Linda J. Mcelmurry
Nadia Dombrowski
April 8, 2016
RIP Mr.Plumeri, the world has lost a beautiful, inspiring and talented man. Through your music, you made the world a better place. Your legacy will live on in our hearts! May you now rest in God's arms where there is no more pain or sorrow. AMEN.
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