Wesley E. "Wes" Planta
December 18, 1921 — January 10, 2009
Wesley E. "Wes" Planta
Mr. Planta was born on December 18, 1921 in Winchester, the son of the late Edwin A. Planta and Marietta Frances (Tobin) Planta.
Wesley was raised in Malden and graduated from Malden High School in 1940.He received his Bachelor's degree from Northeastern University and began his 62-year career as a Wholesale Fur Salesman.He worked for 3 companies: Ross Furs, Inc., Furs By Wesley, and I.J. Fox.A longtime member of the Melrose Highlands Congregational Church, Mr. Planta served on the Board of Deacons.He proudly served in the US Army during WWII and was a member of the American Legion and the Kiwanis Club in Melrose.
Wesley wasthe beloved husband of the late Alice (Watson) Planta with whom he shared 62 years of marriage.Devoted father of Dona-Kay Carr and her husband, Donald P. Carr, Jr..Dear brother of the late Phyllis M. Brown and Janice A. Johnstone.Cherished grandfather of Donald P. Carr, III and Brian W. Carr.Also survived by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service at the Melrose Highlands Congregational Church, 355 Franklin St., Melrose on Wednesday, January 14 at 11 AM.Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.Visiting hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., MELROSE on Tuesday 4-7 PM.Interment in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose.For directions, obituary or to sign guestbook, please visit www.robinsonfuneralhome.com.
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