Robert L. Plassmann

LYNN -- Robert Leon Plassmann , age 61, of Lynn, passed away with his family by his side, on Dec. 18, 2016, at Tufts Medical Center Neurological ICU in Boston. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Ernest and Barbara (Bowen) Plassmann. He grew up in Winthrop and Saugus . Following his graduation from Saugus High School , he trained as an electronic technician and worked at Western Electric in North Andover. After relocating to Alexandria, Va., for more than 10 years, he returned to the North Shore. Bob's hobbies were canoeing, tennis and camping. He is survived by two brothers, Joseph Plassmann and his wife Cathie (Stamos) of Peabody and Charles Plassmann of Peabody; his six nephews, Forrest Plassmann and his wife Roopa (Shah) of Arlington, Shawn Plassmann and his wife Karla (Sullivan) of Bradford, Joey, Cory, Matthew and Michael Plassmann of Peabody, his nieces, Lali and Julia and his nephew David, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins in the greater Connecticut area. He was predeceased by his sister Julia and his brother Edward. Service information: Services will be held privately. Memorial donations may be made in his name to the Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave., Salem, MA 01970. GOODRICH Funeral Home of Lynn.