Thomas R. Plahitko
January 14, 1957 ~ September 17, 2023
Thomas (Tom) R. Plahitko, 66, of Indianapolis, passed away on September 17, 2023. Tom was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Robert & Wanda Plahitko on January 14, 1957. Tom worked as a Tool Designer for Allison Transmission for over 12 years. He enjoyed coaching Little League Baseball and Youth Football when his children were younger, and was also involved in a Bowling League where he made many life-long friends. He was a sports enthusiast and especially loved Indiana University Basketball. Tom was a long-time member of Holy Name Catholic Church for many years while raising his children.
Tom is survived by his former wife Denise (Don) Castle and their children; Tommy (Delaina) Plahitko, Nate (Paula) Plahitko, Timmy (Jasmine) Plahitko and Jamie Plahitko, grandchildren; Tyler, Ethan, Isabella, Lincoln, Haisley and Parker, and siblings; Michael, David, Rob (Susan) Plahitko, and Jody (Terry) Akers.
Tom’s Life Celebration® Visitation will be held at O’Riley – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, 6107 S. East Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46237. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 26, 2023, from 11:00am-1:00pm., with funeral services immediately following. Burial will take place at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Greenwood, Indiana.
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My prayers & condolences to the Plahitko family. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Spent High School senior night at Kings Island years ago with Tom. Many good times with him. RIP.
Thesesa ,Patty ,Jim and Linda has purchased Emerald Garden Basket for Thomas Plahitko
I will never forget the time Tom drove me home from Manual High School (one of many times, actually) right after a really heavy rain and we were marveling at all the standing water in peoples’ yards. But the one that had both of us in stitches was the guy literally wading in water up to his knees through his front yard. We almost had to pull over, we were laughing so hard. I always had a good time with Tom and wish life would have been kinder to him physically. I feel great peace, however, knowing that he is with our Lord and so many others who love him and have been waiting on him to arrive. There, he has no limitation whatsoever. Save a place for me at the table, Cuz. We’ve got a lot of joy and laughter to catch up on!