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PAUL PLAWIN Obituary
PAUL RICHARD PLAWIN (Age 78)
Of Fairfax, VA passed away peacefully on April 15, 2017, from cancer while battling Alzheimer's disease.Paul was preceded in death by his wife Joan Irvin Plawin; parents Paul and Gladys Plawin and his sister Susan Plawin. Paul is survived by his daughter Jennifer Joan Plawin Doyle and husband Christopher Doyle of Centreville, VA; son Paul Burley Plawin and wife Anna Langan Plawin of Vienna, VA; sisters Sharon Plawin of Norfolk, VA and Judy Plawin Sykes and husband Al Sykes of Norfolk, VA and; nephew Aaron Sykes of Portland, OR and; six grandchildren Claire, Paul, Janey, Adam, Franky and Luke; and grandniece Lydia Sykes.A memorial service will be held at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 13421 Twin Lakes Drive, Clifton, VA on May 13, at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow.
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Regina Farr
April 28, 2017
One of the nicest people I had the pleasure of knowing and working with. Will never forget the AVA convention in Las Vegas. May he rest in Peace.
Mary Mitchell
April 27, 2017
Paul was a beloved colleague and friend and such a delight to know over all these years and on many travel-writing adventures. His stories always drew laughs and knowing him and Joan was a sheer joy.
April 25, 2017
A bright, energetic man who was a brilliant writer. A fun-loving fraternity brother who remains unforgettable for his wit and humor.
Jim Hardin
Julie Parsons
April 24, 2017
Paul was such a wonderful, inspiring and always entertaining boss. He taught me so many things and made me laugh every day.
Janelle Welch
April 24, 2017
I've always measured leadership to Paul Plawin's standards.
As the director of our communications staff he always had the perfect mix of fun and "let's get stuff done." He certainly made an impression on my life and will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Marlene Hendrickson
April 24, 2017
Paul Plawin was a much-loved boss - inspiring and always entertaining! Paul - you will be missed and always remembered fondly.
Eric Ries
April 23, 2017
Paul was an awesome boss, an outstanding man, and one of the most unique individuals (in a good way) I've ever known. He will be deeply missed, and always recalled with great affection. My condolences to his family.
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