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Joseph Platt Obituary

Joseph A. Platt, age 61, a longtime resident of Brookhaven, passed away on February 4, 2019 at home with his family by his side after a brief illness. Joe graduated from St. James Boy’s High School and Widener University in Chester, PA. He was currently employed as a locksmith by Merck Pharmaceuticals. Joe was a member of the Hanley Hose Fire Co., the Brookhaven Fire Co., Merck Fire Brigade, and the Knights of Columbus, Americus Council #242. Joe’s enjoyments included spending time with his grandchildren, traveling with his wife, golfing, going to the beach, and doing jigsaw puzzles. Survivors: His wife of 40 years: Patricia (Johnson) Platt; his 3 sons: Joseph Jr. (Nicole), Thomas (Leighann), and Brian Platt (Jill); his mother: Jeannette (Lastowka) Platt (predeceased father Lawrence Platt); his 6 brothers and sisters, and his 5 beloved grandchildren. Visitation: Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 9:30-11:45 am at the Nolan-Fidale Funeral Home, 5980 Chichester Ave., Aston. Funeral Liturgy: Saturday at 12:00 pm at the Funeral Home. Burial: Private. In lieu of flowers: Donations may be made to the Brookhaven Fire Co., 2 Cambridge Rd., Suite 52, Brookhaven, PA 19015. Condolences: www.nolanfidale.com

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Published by The Daily Times from Feb. 4 to Feb. 6, 2019.

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Ed Lastowka

January 29, 2022

On this third anniversary of Joe's passing, I want to share my condolences to all of his family and offer prayers for your peace and comfort.

Joanne Lastowka Goldsborough

February 11, 2019

Dear Family, My condolences to the Platt family. My siblings and I were in Florida and could not attend the funeral. You are all in my prayers.

February 8, 2019

Dear Pat & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you asking for help for you all in managing the deep pain of missing Joe. Love, Mindy Harris

Paul Keesey

February 7, 2019

Joe was one of the good ones. My condolences to the Platt family and friends.

February 6, 2019

May the love you share with your family and friends carry you through this time of sorrow. Sincere condolences for your loss.

Keith Mason

February 6, 2019

My condolences go out to the Platt family. I work at Widener and always remember when I would ask joe where he was heading to and would say I got paper work to do and then would hold up a Daily times lol.Great guy

February 5, 2019

Dear Pat and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. May Joe's memory be for a blessing.

Warmly - Meryl Sussman and family

Kristin McJunnkins

February 5, 2019

I was a student and then worked with Joe at Widener University. He was always very supportive and a good colleagues. I also remember meeting his lovely family. To them and his friends I send my deepest condolences.

February 5, 2019

To the Family.
I'm so sorry for your great loss. May the God who binds up the broken-hearted and comforts all who mourn sustain you during this most challenging time. Isaiah 61:1-2

February 5, 2019

I am going to miss joe,he was always helpful if we had a problem. He always talked about his time off with his wife and grandchildren.
good bye friend
Gary Reynolds fellow worker at merck

Ed & Suzette Lastowka

February 5, 2019

We're so very shocked and sorry to learn of Joe's passing. We'll be in Florida on Saturday but please know that our prayers are with him and all of his loved ones.

February 5, 2019

My deepest sympathy to the family. My. Prayers are with The family at this time.
Friend of Joe's at Merck.
Judy Sampson

JKH/JW

February 4, 2019

My sincerest condolences to the Platt Family for the loss of your loved one, Joseph, and pray you find comfort in Psalms 91:2.

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