Obituary

Joseph T. Plunkett, a 55 year resident of Somerville, died on Friday, May 27, 2011 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following a brief illness. He was 80 years old.

Joe was born in Boston and grew up in Charlestown where he attended Boston Public Schools. He enlisted into the United States Army in 1951 and served his country proudly and honorably during the Korean Conflict. He was discharged in 1953. Joe worked as a truck driver for McLean Trucking Company for over 31 years and was a member of Teamsters Union Local # 25. He retired in 1990.

Joe is the beloved husband of the late Doris (Maine) Plunkett. He is the devoted father of Edward J. Plunkett of Somerville and the late Donald and Eleanor Plunkett. He is the loving grandfather of Joanne, Eric, Donald Plunkett Jr. and his great-grandson; Kyle Benedict. He is the loving uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Joe's Funeral on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at 9 a.m. from the Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown followed by his Funeral Mass in St. Benedict's Church, Hathorn St. Somerville at 10 a.m. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. Visiting hours will be on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 from 4 to 8 p.m.