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Raymond Ploucha
George Raymond Ploucha passed away May 7, 2018, surrounded by his beloved sons. He joined his wife Maureen (nee Lavelle) in Heaven on that day; she arrived first on September 17, 2017. George was devoted to his wife for 55 years.
George was born on August 4, 1933 to George and Virginia (nee Kelly). He will be greatly missed by his four heartbroken sons: Michael of Jackson Township, Patrick (Erin) of Westfield Center, James of Seville, and Tony (Beth) of North Canton. He was cherished by his beloved grandchildren, Haley, Connor, Anthony, and Sophia; as well as his brothers, Thomas (Sue) and James. George had a tremendous impact on his nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
George grew up in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood. He was a 1951 graduate of Saint Ignatius High School and graduate of John Carroll University, where he received a basketball scholarship. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. George retired from Westfield Insurance Company after 33 years of dedicated service. Prior to starting his career at Westfield, he worked for the FBI.
George took great pride in his Catholic faith and was a founding member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church.
George enjoyed traveling and watching his children and grandchildren's many academic and athletic activities. To George, family always came first.
The world lost, but Heaven has gained, a wonderful man, husband, father, brother, uncle, godfather, and friend. He is now resting peacefully with his beloved wife and God.
George will forever be missed and loved by all who knew him.
The family welcomes relatives and friends to calling hours at Carlson Funeral Home, located at 3477 Medina Rd. (Route 18) in Medina on Friday, May 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, May 12 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, located at 60 High Street in Seville (PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH). Following the Mass, we welcome all friends and family to a Celebration of George's Life that will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Westfield Group Blair Center, located at 9079 South Leroy Road in Westfield Center.
The Ploucha family thanks the devoted caregivers at Brookdale Medina South and Brookdale Hospice for their amazing care and support. We will never forget how they impacted our family - we cannot express our thanks in words.
The family suggests donations may be made in George's memory to Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church at 9608 Norwalk Rd., Litchfield, Ohio 44253.
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Ted,Kathy, & Julia Lockmyer
May 12, 2018
To Mike & the Ploucha Family, sorry we could not make it to calling hours or the service. Capture all the great memories you had with your Father. Our thoughts and prayers will be with You & your Family during this difficult time.
Erin English
May 11, 2018
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of the Ploucha boys. I've got so many good memories of our younger days going to mass at OLHC, a parish that our parents founded together. We were very lucky to have great parents who were crazy about each other, loving families, dads that graduated from St. Ignatius and ethnic pride! You guys were the first Polish / Irish family we knew and loved! :)
God bless George and Maureen, together in heaven forever, a beautiful example of God's love on earth!
May 10, 2018
Sending our sincere condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
John and Terri Gortner
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