Claudia Plafsky Obituary

Obituary

Claudia Marie Plafsky, 66, of Boca Raton, FL, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2023, after a lengthy and hard-fought battle with cancer.

Claudia was born March 17, 1957, to Gordon and Patricia Parks in Fort Huachuca, Arizona.  She graduated from Governor Thomas Johnson High School in Frederick, Maryland in 1974.  She most recently worked in real estate marketing and graphic design.

Claudia is survived by her wife and best friend, Beth A. Caputo; sisters, Susan Miller (Gary) of Warrenton, VA, Dorothy Shober of Frederick, MD, Kimberly Cole of Swanton, MD, Deborah Wulff (William) of Windsor, CO, Valerie Smith (Landon) of Kernersville, NC, Beverly Parks of Germantown, MD; and many nieces, nephews and very close friends. 

Claudia was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Hunter Parks, her father, Gordon Merritt Parks, her stepmother, Elizabeth Tunnell Parks, and her brother, Kevin Richard Parks. 

Her canine companions were dear to her.  Remington and Drayton have stayed behind with Beth, but Sophie and Oliver are on a long walk with her now.

Claudia was a beautiful person inside and out.  Her smile would light up an entire room.  She cared so deeply for her family, her friends, and the people around her.  She was kind, passionate, generous, and loving.  She made an impact on so many lives.

The family of Claudia wishes to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff of Lynn Cancer Institute in Boca Raton, and the many doctors who cared for her over the years, as well as Trustbridge Hospice Care for the time they spent with Claudia and the care they gave her at the end of her amazing life.

Memorial Contributions

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Giving Tree of Temple Beth El, an organization about which Claudia felt strongly.

Service

Services will be held at Temple Beth El, on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.

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