Joshua Plante, a resident of Vienna, Virginia and the Owner of The Fermented Pig has sadly passed away. He was announced dead on the Fermented Pig Facebook page in a statement that read “Dear TFP friends, it is with deep sadness that we share that our founder, Joshua Plante, has died. He was a passionate leader, a beloved mentor, and a cherished member of the broader Vienna community. His family expresses their gratitude for your loving thoughts and prayers and request for privacy at this very difficult time. TFP will be closed until further notice.”
Who was Joshua Plante?
Joshua Plante was the owner of The Fermented Pig in Vienna, Virginia. Since 2018, the family-owned firm has sold handmade meats, bacon, sausage, and charcuterie both online and at local farmers’ markets. In addition to his Vienna company, Plante was the executive chef at The Fermented Pig at Ovations in Wolf Trap. He has been serving farm-to-table buffet cuisine as well as picnic boxes to concertgoers.
He was a wonderful friend, a cheerleader, and a decent man. When his girls were next to him, his eyes would light up with joy. Joshua was a wonderful person who was always willing to help others. He adored his family with his whole heart. He had the brightest grin and warmest heart, and he showed generosity to a stranger.
Tribute to Joshua Plante
Lovettsville Oktoberfest expressed their sadness in a social media post that said “The Town of Lovettsville and Lovettsville Oktoberfest send our condolences on the passing of Joshua Plante, Founder of The Fermented Pig. The Fermented Pig has been a long-time vendor for Lovettsville Oktoberfest, and we are grateful for the contributions of Joshua and his team.” Lovettsville Oktoberfest also wrote “On behalf of the Town of Lovettsville, we send our love to Joshua’s family and to the Fermented Pig. He will be greatly missed.”
