Manolessos Platis

I keep very busy. I compartimentalize my world right now. When I am still, dad, all I can do is think of you. I miss you so much. Mom heart aches. Lea is mom's companion watching her. Maria is keeping strong. I still don't understand why you had to leave us. Life is not the same without you.

We will continue on and honor you as best as we can. Please watch over all of us. During this Holy week 2019 coming up upon us, I pray for you dad you are at peace and with your family in heaven and that when its my time you are there to greet me first in line. Please watch over your grandchildren especially Alexander and Francisco as you were like a father to them.

Almost 7 months yet I still am numb. So I do, keep busy and maintain to smile. But when I am alone and still I can only think of you.

Sagapo para polee Anoula

Dear Angie and your entire family.

It was so sad to hear of Mike's passing. We always enjoyed being with him, you and your family,
when we had the chance.
He was a very kind, soft, and gentle soul. He will be missed by many.
Our love and prayers are with you forever.
Love. Charlie and Jane Minutella.

October 24,2018
On the day of your passing I was on the Island of Santorini,a special place that I know you held dearly in your heart. Kellie and I immediately went to the church atop of the village of Pyrgos to light a candle and pray for you.
It was not until I read the loving words and saw the photos of a life lived to it's fullest did I realize the impact of your passing . I believe with all my heart that you lived a very full life and for that God is proud! Loving all your family, your wife ,Thea Angie,Maria,Lea,Anna ,Nicko , and all your grandchildren ! You were a man that set a wonderful example to all of them and to me as a young boy .I wish I had spent time to learn how to run that machine shop you had set up. You gave me love and acceptance but most of all you gave me your time and understanding spending many hours listening to me during those years that we worked together.
Seeing all these photos ,realizing we all have limited time ,all I can say is ,that I am proud to have known you, Uncle Manos. We all pray for your passing, for ourselves and for the finality . The good news is you live forever, in the hearts of all you have touched.Watch over us .Until we meet again.
Your Nephew ,Andrew aka DooDoo. I just saw you laugh .

To all my cousins, Thea Angie,Lenny,Stephen,Please accept our love and prayers for all of you on the passing of your father.May God keep you strong ,may his memory eternally keep you whole by living his example.
Love,Andrew,Kellie,Markos ,George and Christopher

From a little girl growing up in Brooklyn, I was always your little buddy, your helper, and I cherished every moment as I grew . Knowing my Father was so skilled and able to do what most couldn't made you so special in my eyes. You, not anyone else, are the fixer. Getting those calls in the middle of the night, middle of dinner, some were cold nights some were rainy I went with you . I was your tool passer, you would ask Liara, ok now I need a wrench, and so on. I knew all about tools from an early age, and for those special times and all the trips I made with you, I hold in my heart, I love you. I remember when skooliki Anna was born, I thought she was the little Chinese girl so cute, and then our little brother, whom we all adored. You and Mom always worked hard to enjoy the best life. You sent us to Greece, for the whole summer, your beautiful Country, and then you joined us. We were all waiting for Daddy to come. What good times we all had as a Family. Everything you and Mom worked so hard for paid off, a million times over. Daddy you taught me so much, from simple plumbing, tightening, changing pipes, clearing drains.who knew that I would apply all your skills into my every day life many years later, Mom and I always talk about the 6 Family home, the time you showed me how to do roofing . It was a beautiful day like no other only you, I and Mommy. You gave me a box cutter, spatula scraper and tar, and we fixed all the bubbles on the roof. After a while , Mom sent me to get a pizza pie and soda, us three sat on the hot roof, someone was playing classical music, what a beautiful memory I was so young You always treated me and talked to me as an adult. For years to come , Mom and I always talk about that roof job, till this day, many years later. When your little girl fell in love, and moved to California, I was so homesickyou were always supportive, never judged, but wanted the best for me. I know you were nervous, your little girl was moving across the Country, but I know you knew that Lenny would take care of me forever, as you did for Mom. Our stories are similar, I fell in love through letters, long conversations on the phone, true love Dad. My first trip back to New York with Lenny Your First granddaughter Kathryn, right away. The smell of your mothballs in your bedroom closet, you always gave us when we came home
The joy on your face priceless, then Angelique, your special Granddaughter, If I was doing something wrong, she would say, I'm telling Papou,
The distsnce away from each other was painful but I travelled to see you every year Amalitsa happy jack, spitting image of me, and the Lenny jr From the moment he was placed on my chest and I laid my eyes on our newest addition to our Family, all I saw was you. He has your color hair, nose, lips, and lightest eyes, yours green Lennys blue. You and Mom have 3 girls and a boy and I the same. Everything you and Mom have accomplished we try to do the same. Our life so similar in so many ways. I love you Dad so much and miss you so much I don't know when at all if this hurt will ever cease. For 28 years our trips to Vegas will stay in me forever and ever, my poker buddy. Those late nights , the time I ordered you a mudslide with whipped cream so cute. Or those late night snacks Nathan's Hot dogs or Cbeeseburger and a shake
I dreaded the day I would get a phone call like the one I got on September 26th, the worst day in my Life. I flew out with number one. I wanted to see you, touch you, right away, I know you knew I was there♥ I smelled your hair every chance I could, my Daddy's smell. When I got to the house I wanted to smell those mothballs and we did. Your memories will last my lifetime and I will keep alive We will take care of your koretsaki Don't worry bout a thing
Love you my Daddy, your pretty gurl Liara forever ♥♥♥♥

I'm in Orlando in your home and I keep hoping dad you will walk through that door. With your cap on your head and work jeans and top, after a day of yard work or painting. Your nightly routine... your 3-5 mile walks and then visit to Publix to grab some lotto. I miss you greatly. So many things we still had to do daddy. Thanks for all your advice, help and friendship. I miss you. How I miss your voice. My next work trip wont be the same...driving to the hotel from the airport how we spoke on and on...how you both made sure I got to my room safely. I will miss you. I just wish we had more time together dad. I can't believe its 3 weeks since you fell asleep. I never expected this as many didn't. Mommy lost the love of her life, her partner and gentleman.
Only solace we have is that you lived every day to your last, bright, friendly, loving and hard working. Thank you for being the most excellent husband, dad & grandfather. I know I have responsibilities here but I look forward to seeing you and hugging you again. I love you so very very much...your skooliki, third daughter Chewachi~Anna

My whole family, my Mom, Dad, Aunt Gina, husband, daughter and me, Lisa wish your family the healing, and heath you need as you go through the greiving process.
May your Dad rest in peace,

Dear Angie and Platis family, I just learned of Mike's passing. I am so sad this great human being has left us. I will always remember his smile, gentleness and dignity which reflected how he lived his life. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

To my dear friends Lea & Lenny, Kathryn, Amalia, Angelique, Lenny Jr., and your Mama & Grandma Mrs. Platis, and your entire family my deepest and most heartfelt condolences. May God Bless You and bring you love, strength, and peace. Love Toby XO