John was born April 3, 1940, son of Anthony J. Plikus Sr. and Alice (McCully) Plikus in New London, CT. He graduated from New London High School Class of 1958 and went on to serve in the US Army. John worked as a supervisor at SNET before retiring after 38 years. He was a charter member of the Bozrah Rod & Gun Club and an avid hunter. He took great pleasure in rebuilding old stone walls, raising cows, and bringing out the beauty of his corner of Lyme.
He leaves his beloved wife, Christine (Audibert) Plikus; son, John M. Plikus and his wife Kerry; daughter-in-law Monica Plikus; step-son, Mark Hope and his wife Melissa; step-daughter, Dr. April Chitwood; six grandchildren and four step-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, brother Robert Plikus, and his son Craig Plikus.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 11:00AM at Christ the King Church, Old Lyme. Burial will immediately follow in Eight Mile River Cemetery, Lyme. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's memory to the Lyme Ambulance Association, P.O. Box 911, Hadlyme, CT 06439.
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