LeRoy Alphonso Plaskett (sitting next to his surviving wife), father of Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett, died at age 90 on Dec. 23, 2022. Photo Credit: DELEGATE TO CONGRESS STACEY PLASKETT
Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett on Friday announced the passing of her father, LeRoy Alphonso Plaskett. Mr. Plaskett passed away surrounded by family today at the age of 90 in his New York home.
Ms. Plaskett's office expressed gratitude for the prayers and well wishes the congresswoman has received, and asked for consideration and patience "as the Congresswoman walks through this difficult time and supports her mother and the rest of her family."
“My father was both my greatest supporter and toughest critic. He was a constant presence in my life along with the lives of my children and his family – brother, sisters, nieces, nephews, and his beloved home - St Croix. His handsome face and confident athletic bearing filled any room he was in. He lived a full life and loved me and my family with a fierce commitment that I will miss dearly. Rest in peace and power, Daddy," Ms. Plaskett shared.
She added, “My father, LeRoy was born on St Croix January 9, 1932 to Clifford Plaskett and Mary Stewart. An accomplished athlete in baseball and track & field, he graduated from Christiansted High School and entered the US Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged. He moved to New York, married his high school sweetheart, my mother Magdalene Plaskett (née Hendricks) and was proud to be a police officer like his father before him, as a member of the New York City Police Department for 30 years. He loved fishing, hunting, food, calypso and all his cousin family.
“My entire family - my mother, children, sister, nieces and nephew, my Dad’s surviving sisters and his bountiful nieces and nephews say - Thank you for all your prayers and well wishes.”
Funeral and interment arrangements to follow.
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