Averill Park- Arlene M. Plunkett, 61, of Rte. 43 died on Friday, July 10, 2020 at St. Peters Hospice Inn after a long illness. Born in Troy, Arlene was the daughter of Phyllis Wolcott Henry of Brunswick and the late Frederick J. Schillinger and the high school sweetheart and wife of Charles W. Plunkett Jr. Arlene was a lifelong resident of the area, was a 1976 graduate of the Averill Park High School and a member of the West Stephentown Baptist Church. Arlene spent her life as a housewife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening and her flowers, birdwatching especially cardinals and trips to Lake George. Arlene was the sister of the late Lloyd Schillinger and step daughter of the late William Henry. Survivors in addition to her husband and mother include her sons Kyle W. Plunkett of Averill Park and Keith M. (Nicole) Plunkett of Guilderland, her brothers Myles (Joan) Schillinger of Saugerties, Wayne (Chris) Schillinger of Grafton and Earl (Karen) Schillinger of Rochester, her grandsons Liam and Owen Plunkett, her other grandson Mark Goca and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited and may call 5-7 pm on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at the West Stephentown Baptist Church 1720 NY 43 West Stephentown followed by a service at 7 pm. The latest NYS pandemic rules will be followed regarding social distancing and masks will be required. The family suggest donations in memory of Arlene may be made to the Community Hospice Foundation 310 So. Manning Blvd. Albany, NY 12208. Visit www.perrykomdat.com for directions and a private guestbook. Service Information:
Visitation
Thursday July 16, 2020 5:00PM-7:00PM West Stephentown Baptist Church West Stephentown, NY Funeral Service
Thursday July 16, 2020 7:00PM West Stephentown Baptist Church West Stephentown, NY
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