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ANDREW PLATAIS Obituary

PLATAIS, Andrew T. Of West Roxbury, April 6, beloved husband of Indra J. (Klavins), loving father of Roberta Platais-Witts & her husband Paul E. Jr. of Chelmsford & Edgar A. with Lynn Bailey of Stoughton. Devoted grandfather of Diena L. Witts. Dear brother of Maris Platais of Carlisle. Cousin (Bralitis) of Austra Kelers of Chicago, IL. Brother-in-law of Dzidra Bergs, Gunis, Ivars & the late Andrew Klavins. He is also survived by many nieces & nephews. Relatives & friends are invited to attend funeral services Weds. at 11 am at Folsom Funeral Home, 63 Belgrade Ave., ROSLINDALE. Burial will be private. Visitation prior to service at 10 am. In lieu of flowers donations to DAV, State House, Room 546, Boston, MA. 02133. For full obituary, directions or to sign online guestbook please visit our website. Korean War veteran, US Marine Corp. Folsom Funeral Home www.folsomfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 7 to Apr. 8, 2013.

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Alex Vetrovs

May 14, 2013

Sorry to hear about uncle Andy's passing. I have fond memmories of the projects he an my father would do. He was a generous man and I learned many things from him.

Jacquelyn Tricomi Bonarrigo

April 17, 2013

To Andy's family and friends.
I worked with Andy at Draper Laboratory in the 80's. He was a big man, with a big personality and a big heart. You were a great colleague and you will be missed my dear friend.

Jacky B.

April 9, 2013

Diena,
We are so sorry to hear about your Granpa. We want you to know that we are thinking of you.
Love Your cousins, Alex,Olivia Abby and Haley Mom and Dad too.

April 9, 2013

With our sympathy. Sorry to hear about Andris passing. Another member of our 1950 confirmation class gone. RIP

April 9, 2013

As usual you will "pave the way" for the rest of us . Semper Fi brother. To allothers.Indra , family & family of friends,Wellness , george c.

April 8, 2013

With fond memories of my big Cousin Andy, who was also my late mom's Dzidra's (Kuka's) Godson, I offer Special words of Condolence to Indra, Bobbi, Eddie, Diena, Maris and Austra, those who knew him best. Cousin Mara (Abermanis) Eglitis.

Jessica Lespier

April 8, 2013

Aunt Indra, Bobbi & Ed
So sorry to hear about Uncle Andy. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time.
Love,
Jess, Al, Alex, Olivia, Abigail and Haley

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