Obituary for Richard J. Plish
Richard J. “Dick” Plish, 88, of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, formerly of Auburn passed away peacefully on July 5, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.
Dick was a native of Auburn, the son of the late Anthony and Anastasia Nowak Plish. He was a graduate of Auburn West High School. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. Following his discharge he worked at Columbian Rope, ALCO, and finally the City of Auburn, retiring in December of 1994. Dick married Gwen Zewan on July 19, 1958 at SS Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, and they enjoyed 64 years of marriage.
Dick and Gwen loved traveling to Florida before they moved there. They also made several trips to Las Vegas and Atlantic City, and went on a few cruises. He enjoyed spending time with his family and will be sadly missed by them..
Besides his wife Gwen, Dick is survived by his daughter Maryann (Wayne) Anderson of Florida his son David (Krista) Plish of Auburn, four wonderful grandchildren; Elizabeth and Marley Plish of Auburn, Christopher (Skylar) and Richard “RJ” Anderson of Florida, and one great granddaughter Lyla Anderson of Florida who was Dick’s little princess.
He is also survived by his sister-in-law Jeanne Burns of Camillus, his brother and sister-in-law Jack and Marilyn Zewan, of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, and several nieces nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, Dick was predeceased by his daughter Annastasia Marie, his sister Maryrose and her husband Ronald Carbino, his sisters Vivian Logue and Florence Dennison, his brother-in-law William Burns and his “In Laws” Mary and John Zewan.
Dick’s Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday July 21, in St. Mary’s Church, 15 Clark St., Auburn. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Friends are invited to call Thursday, July 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Plis Funeral Home, 220 State St., Auburn.
Contributions may be made in Dick’s memory to St. Mary’s Church or the American Heart Association.
Dick was a native of Auburn, the son of the late Anthony and Anastasia Nowak Plish. He was a graduate of Auburn West High School. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. Following his discharge he worked at Columbian Rope, ALCO, and finally the City of Auburn, retiring in December of 1994. Dick married Gwen Zewan on July 19, 1958 at SS Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church, and they enjoyed 64 years of marriage.
Dick and Gwen loved traveling to Florida before they moved there. They also made several trips to Las Vegas and Atlantic City, and went on a few cruises. He enjoyed spending time with his family and will be sadly missed by them..
Besides his wife Gwen, Dick is survived by his daughter Maryann (Wayne) Anderson of Florida his son David (Krista) Plish of Auburn, four wonderful grandchildren; Elizabeth and Marley Plish of Auburn, Christopher (Skylar) and Richard “RJ” Anderson of Florida, and one great granddaughter Lyla Anderson of Florida who was Dick’s little princess.
He is also survived by his sister-in-law Jeanne Burns of Camillus, his brother and sister-in-law Jack and Marilyn Zewan, of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, and several nieces nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, Dick was predeceased by his daughter Annastasia Marie, his sister Maryrose and her husband Ronald Carbino, his sisters Vivian Logue and Florence Dennison, his brother-in-law William Burns and his “In Laws” Mary and John Zewan.
Dick’s Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday July 21, in St. Mary’s Church, 15 Clark St., Auburn. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Friends are invited to call Thursday, July 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Plis Funeral Home, 220 State St., Auburn.
Contributions may be made in Dick’s memory to St. Mary’s Church or the American Heart Association.