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PLUNKETT -- THOMAS J. Col. Thomas J. Plunkett, USA, (Ret.), 86, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2007. He is survived by his son, Thomas W. Plunkett and wife, Theresa of Albuquerque; one grandson, Thomas J. "T.J." Plunkett; and many friends. Col. Plunkett was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dorothy Plunkett, in 2001 and his parents, Thomas W. and Lena M. Plunkett. He was born on May 14, 1921, in Albuquerque and graduated from St. Mary's High School and the University of New Mexico with a B.B.A. Degree in Business Administration. Col. Plunkett was a member of PHI Kappa Alpha. After graduation he went to work for the armed forces Special Weapons Project and from there he went to the Atomic Energy Commission. He proudly served during WWII, the Korean Conflict, Vietnam and Desert Storm. During that time he worked for the Reserve Program where he commanded two groups and ten battalions. During WW II he served in the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron in the India and Burma Theater. After his retirement, Col Plunkett served in the army reserves. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal in 1969 and the Legion of Merit in 1975 for exceptional meritorious service as Commander, 156th Support Group, in Albuquerque. Col. Plunkett was a loving father and grandfather and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, on Sunday, June 24, 2007, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at the Shrine of St. Bernadette, 11401 Indian School Rd. NE, Monday, June 25, 2007, 9:00 a.m. with Father Norbert Choong, Celebrant. Interment will follow at 11:30 a.m.. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dorothy Plunkett Dental Hygiene Scholarship Fund, c/o the UNM Foundation, MSC07-4260, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001. Col. Plunkett's family would like to express a special thanks to his beloved friends at the Montebello. Tom reaches down from heaven and still says "Go Lobos"! French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505)823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Sat June 23, 2007