DONALD JAMES PLUNKETT

Donald James Plunkett of Larchmont, NY passed away suddenly July 15, 2005. He was born July 4, 1924, in Brooklyn , NY to Christopher James Plunkett and Mae Ellen Plunkett (nee McGourty). He attended New York City schools, served in the US Navy in the Signal Corps during World War II and graduated from the RCA Institute with a degree in Audio Engineering.

Mr. Plunkett was a professional recording engineer with NBC, MGM Records, and Capitol Records. Additionally he was the president of Fairchild Recording and Harvey Radio. Mr. Plunkett was a charter member of the Audio Engineering Society and later served as the first Executive Director of the Society, a position he held for 20 years until his retirement.

Very much beloved and devoted husband of Mary Elizabeth (Liz) Plunkett (nee Wetherby), whom he married February 15, 1958. They shared a life filled with great laughter, travel, joy and much, much happiness. Loving and guiding father of Hilary Plunkett Jones, Christopher Wetherby Plunkett, Elizabeth Ellen Mastoloni, and Emily Plunkett Fleischer. Father-in-law of Francis John Mastoloni and Scott Andrew Fleischer. Loving and patient grandfather to Patrick Christopher Jones, James Francis Mastoloni, Emily Ann Mastoloni and Lauren Ellen Mastoloni.

Visiting Tuesday, July 19 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at Fox Funeral Home. Mass Wednesday 11:00 am at St. Augustine Church in Larchmont. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice is appreciated.

JOHN J. FOX FUNERAL HOME, INC.
2080 Boston Post Road Larchmont.
(914)834-0144
www.jjffh.com

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