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Students and Faculty of the CU CHA/PA program planted 10 trees in memory of Dr. Michael Plotnick
Monday, February 14, 2022
10 trees were planted in memory of
Dr. Michael Ivan Plotnick
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Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Dr. Plotnick was an amazing preceptor and was beloved by many from our program.
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Blood Donor Staff planted 3 trees in memory of Dr. Michael Plotnick
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
3 trees were planted in memory of
Dr. Michael Ivan Plotnick
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On behalf of Children's Hospital Blood Donor Center, we offer our condolences and heart felt love. We will miss his stories and countless donations.
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Kimberly posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
I just saw this and so sad! Dr. Plotnick was amazing. Because of him, my daughter was born. My heart goes out to his family! He was truly exceptional!
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Victoria Berg posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Dr. Plotnick delivered my second child in 2017. I knew as soon as I met him that he was a complete weirdo. He seemed to always say exactly what he was thinking, which could make him seem like a sinner and a saint all in one sentence. When he did my C-section, he fixed an injury that resulted from my first childbirth. He didn't have to do it, but he cared about restoring my quality of life. He cured my years-long pain because he cared more about doing what was right over what was easy. He meant so much to me. He touched my life in such an indelible way that I don't know if I could ever thank him enough. He was nothing if not remarkable. I am so sorry to hear he has passed.
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Daniel Plotnick posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Hi everybody,
There will be a memorial get together for Mike next Thursday July 14th from 6 PM to 9 PM at Otto's Sea Grill in Freeport, New York. As you may know, in his youth, Mike worked at and was fired by several of the legendary restaurants along the famed Freeport Nautical Mile.
The address is:
Otto's Sea Grill
271 Woodcleft Ave, Freeport, NY 11520
There is ample street and lot parking in the area.
Sea (sic) you there!
- Dan Plotnick
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James Kelleher posted a condolence
Saturday, June 25, 2022
I am saddened to hear of Michael’s untimely passing. I just read of it in the Brown Alumni Magazine. Michael was in my medical school class. I haven’t seen him since then but he was very memorable. It is nice to see from all the comments that he has had such a positive effect in so many lives.
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John alonso posted a condolence
Monday, May 2, 2022
Can Mike come out and play. Mike was my best friend when I was a child. We raised hell. Anchovies,potato chips,chorizo and coca-cola is what we lived on. I will be in contact with Mary and Dan as soon as I stop crying.
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Barbara b Smith posted a condolence
Friday, April 8, 2022
Dr Plotnick was a loving soul who supported me through infertility and delivered my 1st daughter Jessica in 1994. He was also a big support to me when my 2nd daughter 8 months later and was premature at 26 weeks. Both turned out fine. I worked in the same medical building with him and we shared our lunch breaks on a wooden picnic table many times. I think about him often and just saw his obituary. I am sure he will be missed by his family and all the women he helped through difficult times.
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Rene’ Lindsey posted a condolence
Saturday, April 2, 2022
I met Dr Plotnick in Aug. of 2015- at St. Anthony North Hospital. My daughter, Claire Ferry was in labor with her 1st baby. I already felt as though I knew him because Claire (RN-Labor/Delivery) talked about him OFTEN-said he was awesome (personality & teaching)…she enjoyed working with him very much. I’m so thankful I got to meet him. I experienced his fabulous personality & zest for life in the short time I was around him.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Hold tight to the wonderful memories …Praying for God’s comfort & peace.
Rene’ Lindsey
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kandis bigham uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, March 19, 2022
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me, Dr uvarov and Mike after my ovary surgery.
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kandis bigham posted a symbolic gesture
Saturday, March 19, 2022
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I met dr plotnik due to a burst cysts on my ovary that caused internal bleeding and nearly killed me…. all of the other doctors who saw me that night in the ER recommend a hysterectomy to save my life … but not dr plotnik…. he offered me a choice and asked if I wanted children…. I did and he said he couldn’t promise me anything but he would try to save my uterus…. he was successful. I was able to keep my uterus and promised should I ever get pregnant I would come to him.
2 years later almost to the day I contacted him to tell him I was pregnant and only trusted him with my care. I am in my 40s and I know older mommies have higher risks as well as my previous reproductive issues and cysts. since this may be my only chance I needed him.. he was patient, kind, reassuring, and so thorough to explain everything to me.
the night of my daughters delivery he knew something was wrong and opted for me to have a c section, his quick thinking saved her life and with out going into details also saved mine for the second time.
I truly have love for him and know me and my daughter wouldn’t be here with out him….. I am forever grateful for his compassion, calm and sunny approach and his love for others. to me and my family we will always see him as more then our doctor but as a beloved friend…. he will be greatly missed.
all my love to his children and family, and thank you for sharing his time on this earth with all of us who truly needed him.
here is a photo before my release
from the hospital after my ovary.
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Jessica Broemeling lit a candle
Sunday, February 20, 2022
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I am deeply saddened to learn of his passing. First and foremost I offer my condolences to the family. He was really an awesome guy and a truly amazing doctor. He was the only one that would actually listen to me and I was in the ER of the hospital he worked at more frequently than anyone should have to be. He talked me out of a procedure that would have taken my entire uterus 2 and a half years after he had to operate on me and remove a Fallopian tube and what would have been my husband and I's first baby. I didn't realize it then but I was truly in the best of hands. He really did know how to speak to people in a way which he was always understood, didn't matter how traumatic the situation, he knew how to point out the sun was still shinning and always knew how to make someone smile by cracking a joke. I'm going to miss his stories of his children, his watches and his bright contagious smile. Rest easy and in peace, Sir. Thank you for your kindness and understanding in one of the roughest patches of my life.
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Kristie Loftin posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Dr. Plotnick’s passing. He helped my husband and I through a very difficult time in 2019 when we suffered a late term pregnancy loss followed by a chemical loss. He was determined that this wouldn’t be the end of our dreams of having a family. We saw him every month for about 6 months after that before eventually heading off to try IVF. We were successful with our first try at IVF and knew we wanted Dr Plotnick to be the one to deliver our son. We were so incredibly thankful that he was there to handle the delivery of our son in October 17, 2021. I had many complications and I don’t think I would have felt as safe if we had been with any other doctor. Myself and my baby are here because of him. I will never forget his sense of humor or pure honesty in all of our visits to him. He clearly had so much love for his family and spoke of his daughter often. I just wanted to leave one last thank you to him for all he did for my self, my husband and my son. You truely touched our lives. May he test in peace.
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Students/Alumni and Faculty of the CU CHA/PA program donated to LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY INC
Monday, February 14, 2022
26 students/alumni and faculty members of the CU CHA/PA program personally donated money to purchase trees and to make this donation. Dr. Plotnick made a huge impact on many of us and we will miss him dearly. We send our deepest sympathies to your family during this difficult time and hope that you may find some peace in knowing how cherished he was by our program.
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Brittnei Anderson posted a condolence
Thursday, February 10, 2022
My heart broke when I heard the news about Dr. Plotnick. He delivered both of my baby girls via unexpected c-sections that came with complications. When I got pregnant with my 2nd daughter, I knew right away that I wanted him to be the one to deliver her. He made me feel so at ease and cared for. He said he would always remember my first delivery after the crazy experience we shared. He was incredibly kind, comforting, funny, caring, and reassuring. I will never ever forget the hug and the kiss on the cheek he gave me after my last c-section once it was finally all over. I am beyond grateful to have known him. He always felt more to us than just a doctor to my family. He will be incredibly missed and I will tell my girls about him when they get older. Our sincerest condolences to Dr. Plotnick’s family. You will be in our prayers!
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Chanel lit a candle
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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Dr. Plotnick, I am saddened by this very unfortunate news. You took care of me through one of the most traumatic experiences of my life and you were one of the few doctors that I genuinely felt comfortable with during my pregnancy. You had brought comfort along with laughs along with knowledge to our room and I am forever grateful you kept me and my son well! I had hoped you’d deliver my future babies. I am so saddened, my deepest condolences to the Plotnick family.
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Shelley Ryan posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Dr. Plotnick delivered our daughter in 2009. He left Boulder Community Hospital shortly after our daughter was born. When I finally found him again, I was beyond excited. Dr. Plotnick was the best OB I’ve ever had. He always had a student with him, and was an amazing teacher.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, and friends.
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Lori posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
I am both shocked and saddened to hear of Dr. Plotnick's passing. I became a patient of his in 2020 after relocating from another state and had surgery with him in 2021, which was a life changing experience. As a practice administrator of a medical practice, and having been in the medical field for over 20 years, I was quickly impressed with everything about him when I met him and every encounter thereafter. He was a great asset to the medical community from a patient's perspective and I appreciated his care, his humor, his knowledge and skill. I am grateful to have had him as my doctor and surgeon and extend my deepest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.
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Stephanie posted a condolence
Saturday, February 5, 2022
I just found out about the loss of Dr. Plotnick. He comforted me after a miscarriage in 2020 and sat holding my hand crying with me. He then helped me stay determined to believe in my miracle baby I am carrying right now. He was the reason I went to my doctors office and I am deeply saddened he won’t be there to deliver my child. He was a one of a kind doctor and person who made his patients feel seen and heard. Taking as much time as needed to help and squeezing in appointments for his patients who needed urgent check-ins.
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Katy Prout posted a condolence
Thursday, February 3, 2022
I heard about the passing of Dr. Plotnick today and I was so saddened by the news. I suffered a miscarriage last May. The baby was ectopic and I was terrified. He was the on call doctor at the hospital. He took time to personally come to my ultrasound, I’ve never had a doctor do that. He explained to me what he was seeing and sat with me and talked with me about all my fears and concerns. He found out I had a science background and he even brought me medical journals to read about the treatment he prescribed and a good scientific journal on the history of Ectopic pregnancies and how they used to treat them. He shared his knowledge and also his life. We learned about his kids while we were being treated by him and it was evident he loved his family. He was a wonderful doctor and a great friend in a time of need. He gave me hope for conceiving in the future and when I went to the doctor’s office today I was crushed he was gone. I will never forget his kindness, positivity and humor that helped me stay positive in an incredibly painful time in my life. To the family I am so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man and will be dearly missed.
Katy Prout
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Vanessa Sievewright posted a condolence
Thursday, February 3, 2022
Dr. Plotnick's knowledge and humor got me through my very complicated pregnancy. When he delivered my son, he saved both of our lives. The tension was palpable dealing with a medical complication that he had only seen once before in his career. He handled the situation deftly, while teaching, and cracking jokes. We will forever be thankful to him. Our sincerest condolences from our family to yours.
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Gyambavantha Family planted a tree in memory of Dr. Michael Plotnick
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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We were shocked to hear of Dr. Plotnick's passing. He helped deliver our son in 2009 and we feel fortunate to have known him. Sweet, funny man. RIP
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Dr. Bhavani Chillara planted a tree in memory of Dr. Michael Plotnick
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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Mike! Rest in Peace!
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Evie Cohen posted a condolence
Thursday, January 27, 2022
I don't have the best words to express my sorrow over the loss of 'Plotnick'. He saved my daughter's life during a complicated pregnancy and I'm forever grateful for that. I got to know him as a doc for myself after that and was so impressed with his knowledge and happy attitude and excellent advice. We had laughs together and connected over our coming to CO from the East Coast. What a great smile he had, with twinkling eyes. I'm still in the stage of disbelief over this loss -- to his family and all his patients and friends. May his spirit soar and be at peace. I will keep him in my prayers and will make a donation in his name to the Leukemia Society.
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Krysta Lopes planted a tree in memory of Dr. Michael Plotnick
Thursday, January 27, 2022
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Meg Nagle Stevens planted a tree in memory of Dr. Michael Plotnick
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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Although I didn't keep in touch with Michael after high school, I remember him well and fondly from those days. An absolutely brilliant person.
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Ashley Demshki posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
To the family of Dr. Plotnick,
My husband and I send our condolences for this sudden loss. I thought it would be best if I shared an email I wrote to Dr. Plotnick shortly after he performed life-saving surgery on me in 2019.
Hello Dr. Plotnick,
I just wanted to formally write to say thank you for everything you did for me. I'm sorry this message took so long, with everything that happened it's taken me a while to get around to thank everyone. You truly saved my life and for that, I cannot thank you enough.
You not only helped me medically but were also so kind and attentive during the aftermath, which meant the world to me and my family. We had gone through such a horrible loss and having a Dr. like you made the burden a little easier to bear. I am so grateful I ended up in your hands and cannot thank you enough for all that you did for me and my family. My husband now refers to you as our saving angel and as tear-up writing this note I have to agree with him. The world is a better place with people like you as Dr.'s and I'm so lucky to have been in your care.
Thank you for everything,
Ashley Demshki & The Demshki Family
I hope this gives you comfort and peace knowing he was loved by so many and did so much good in this world. Dr. Plotnick will always remain in our hearts and I will forever be grateful to him.
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Ashley D planted a tree in memory of Dr. Michael Plotnick
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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Dr. Plotnick saved my life from an ectopic pregnancy, this man was the kindest Dr. I've ever encountered. He will be missed tremendous and remembered.
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Dannette Spears posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
To the family of Dr. Plotnick
I send my condolences for the sudden loss of your dear sweet family member. I am deeply saddened by the loss of my friend Dr. Plotnick. He was such a great teacher to me in the OR during my clinical rotations at SANHC. I admired his tenacity for learning and his enthusiasm and care for each patient that we were helping. He had the best of stories to tell and had a wealth of knowledge on any given subject. I knew him as the on-call OB doc that would float down to the Emergency room with his entourage of students to watch television in the lounge and eat donuts while I was the unit clerk. He was so kind and made such an impact on my life! He will be greatly missed.
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M. Regina Oakes planted a tree in memory of Dr. Michael Plotnick
Monday, January 24, 2022
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be missed.
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Kathleen Starkman planted a tree in memory of Dr. Michael Plotnick
Monday, January 24, 2022
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May your heart and soul find peace and comfort. May this tree grow tall and strong in your honor. Thank you for being so wonderful!
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Denise planted a tree in memory of Dr. Michael Plotnick
Sunday, January 23, 2022
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Forever in our hearts knowing you have touched us with your infectious laughter and zest for life.
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Janet O'Dwyer posted a condolence
Saturday, January 22, 2022
My deepest sympathy at the loss of Michael. I had the good fortune to work with Michael for four summers at Camp ANCHOR at Lido Beach, NY. He loved the camp and was so patient and kind to all the campers. We all had a good laugh and fun time whenever Michael was around. I hold those memories fondly and know his family will treasure many happy ones of this wonderful man. A donation to the Camp ANCHOR Fund has been made in his name. Janet O'Dwyer
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Emma Fridley posted a condolence
Friday, January 21, 2022
Dr. Plotnick was a phenomenal preceptor and doctor. I was with him at St Anthony’s OB in October of 2021. We bonded over our New York roots. He was extraordinarily compassionate with all his patients and also with me as I was going through some challenging personal circumstances at the time. I appreciated all that I learned from him medically but even more so in the way he made patients feel and built trust with them. I will miss him very much. I am praying for him and his entire family- I heard so much about them all from him, he loved them dearly.
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Holly H posted a condolence
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Dr. Plotnick is one of the preceptors I will and have always remembered as such a huge influencer in my education journey. I have always highly recommended him to other students as a must have rotation. From the late night knocks on the call door for deliveries, to answering the phone as “Plotnick!,” to the comments of “how long can I go today before I need to change into scrubs,” he was someone who was adored by colleagues and patients. Dr. Plotnick is the reason why I practice medicine today in a caring and compassionate manner, because these are qualities he radiated each day. He was not only one of the biggest influencers in how I practice as a PA, but I know he was for 100s more as well. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
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Jonathan Bowser posted a condolence
Thursday, January 20, 2022
The Child Health Associate/Physician Assistant Program at the University of Colorado has enjoyed a wonderful relationship with Dr. Plotnick over the past 15 years. He was truly one of our most beloved preceptors and his passion for teaching was boundless. One student commented in her preceptor evaluation: ""Dr. Plotnick is committed to practicing high quality medicine and serving the individual needs of his patients. He is personable and honest, winning the trust of those who come to see him; multiple patients told me that he was their favorite doctor at the practice, or that he was the only doctor they wanted to see during a difficult procedure or diagnosis. He is a compassionate provider and preceptor. On top of all this, he is deeply committed to educating and teaching his students. It is clear he enjoys teaching not only how to practice medicine, but how to think about it and promoting critical decision making. I feel very lucky to have worked with him!" We send our most sincere condolences to his family. We will miss him very much.
Jonathan Bowser, Program Director CHA/PA Program
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University of Colorado CHAPA Program donated to LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY INC
Thursday, January 20, 2022
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Bailey posted a condolence
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Dr Plotnick was my OB preceptor earlier in the year. Our 24 hour shifts were often spent discussing conspiracy theories, his years of experience or his daughter Anna. I was always amazed at how much each of his patients adored him and the laughter he shared with them even during deliveries. He was an incredible teacher and a special provider. Sending love to his kiddos ❤️
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Carlie Brewer posted a condolence
Thursday, January 20, 2022
I’m deepest condolences to Dr. Plotnick’s family, friends and colleagues. I had the pleasure of being under his care for the birth of my first child and am forever thankful that he kept both of us safe. I appreciated his expertise and sense of humor throughout the process. He left a positive impact on our lives and helped so many people. Rest In Peace, Dr. Plotnick… I’m blessed to have known you.
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Molly McCARTY uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, January 20, 2022
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Michael was so full of life and made sure to enjoy the days he had by filling them with so many hobbies and interests, I could never keep up. I learned from him that there are many paths in life and to not worry so much about what society expects of you or what social norms are. I will cherish the memories I have of him, his antics, his collections, his insatiable appetite for information. I feel like he fit the experiences of three lifetimes of a normal person into his much too short time here on earth. I'm glad he lived like he did - a full life, but much too short. He was such a kind soul and I think that was perfectly reflected in his beautiful smile when he chose to really give you a good one. He was the kind of person you wanted on your side when things weren't going good. Many times I turned to him for advice over the years I knew him and he always made the time to make me feel I was important and that he cared. I will miss him dearly. To his family - please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. He left a void in the world and it will never be filled.
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Richard, Catherine, Meredith & Harrison Pearl donated to THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Thursday, January 20, 2022
In memory of Michael and “baby James”. Your impact in our families everyday life will remain forever in our hearts. You are both truly missed but finally resting together.
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Franseen Family planted a tree in memory of Dr. Michael Plotnick
Thursday, January 20, 2022
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We are 6 weeks out from when Dr. Plotnick would have met our 2nd Baby (he was with us for our 1st). Our deepest sympathies go out to his family.
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A Memorial Tree was planted for Dr. Michael Plotnick
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Enea and Ciaccia Family Funeral Home (Ilion-Frankfort)
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The family of Dr. Michael Ivan Plotnick uploaded a photo
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
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