Joseph Anthony Plaia, 87, of Beaumont, Texas died Friday, October 1, 2004 at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
A lifelong resident of Beaumont and a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Joseph served in the United States Air Force during World War II, and was a retired salesman with Lone Star Distributing.
Survivors include his wife Elvera Fertitta Plaia of Beaumont; daughter, Mary Theresa Plaia Stahl of Winston Salem, North Carolina; grandchildren, Jamie Antoinette Bohl and her husband Ted of Norfolk, Virginia; Michael James Plaia of Houston, and James Anthony Plaia of Beaumont; sister, Marie Yvonne Plaia Brunson of Beaumont; and numerous nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews. Mr. Plaia was preceded in death by his sons, James Anthony Plaia and Joseph Michael Plaia; brothers, Jules Plaia and Anthony P. Plaia; sisters, Mamie Plaia Ardovino, Phyllis Plaia Durso and Leona Plaia.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 A.M.. Tuesday, October 5, 2004 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, with burial following at Magnolia Cemetery, under the direction of Broussard’s Mortuary, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be Monday evening, October 4, 2004 from 5:00 P.M.. until 8:00 P..M with Christian Vigil at 7:00 P.M. at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, or the charity of your choice.
