Alan Howard Ploshnick's Obituary
Ploshnick, Alan Howard, 77, of Tucson, AZ passed away December 24, 2019.
Alan was born in Passaic, New Jersey on December 19, 1942 to parents Irving and Renee, nee Finaly, Ploshnick.
Alan attended and graduated from Fashion Institute as well as Rutgers University. Alan was a very active member of The Order of Knights of Pythias in New Jersey. Along his life journey Alan was a proud own of a deli he called Royal Deli in Teaneck, New Jersey and came to retire at Pathmark. Alan and his wife Diane moved to Tucson, Arizona in 2008 and have resided here for 11 years.
Alan is survived by his beloved wife Diane Ploshnick, fur-babies; Jessie and Cali, sister- in-law; Karen Ploshnick of Tucson, AZ, daughter; Alissa of New Jersey, as well as many friends and extended family.
Alan is predeceased by his parents; Irving and Renee Ploshnick, and brother’ Morton (Morty) Ploshnick.
Alan was a man who had a good heart. He will be dearly missed, but never forgotten.
Graveside service will be held on Monday, December 30, 2019 at 10:30 am at Evergreen Cemetery in the Knights of Pythias section, 3015 N. Oracle Road, Tucson, AZ 85705.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Alan's memory to the New Jersey Knights of Pythias Charity Foundation (NJ KOP). Checks can be made to:
NJ KOP Charity Foundation
c/o Jeff Zerowin
3 Franciscan Way
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
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