On Wednesday, September 18, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Alice M. Plunkett; father of Kathleen M. Plunkett (Robert Fruit), W. Craig Plunkett (Denise), Sharon E. Plunkett-Wuerger (Gregory Wuerger), Theresa A. Payne (Michael) and Cynthia C. Plunkett (Craig Sterkx); grandfather of Jason, Erin and Rachel Plunkett; brother of Charles W. Plunkett, Jr. (Carmela) and Patricia Colicchio. Bill was an active member of the Church of the Resurrection, where he headed the capital campaign to raise money for the church building. He was also a long time member of the Knights of Columbus. When he retired, he was the President of the Werres Corporation, where he had worked for 37 years. Bill was an avid Washington Redskins fan and golfer. Throughout his life, Bill brought wonderful music into the lives of his family and friends through his trumpet playing in his own band, as part of the Redskins marching band and at church. Relatives and friends may call at Church of the Resurrection, 3315 Greencastle Road, Burtonsville, MD, Sunday, September 22, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Church of the Resurrection on Monday, September 23 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Flowers should be delivered to the Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD 20901 prior to the viewing.