Rosalie R. Platko

Rosalie R. Platko, 87, of Milford, beloved wife of the late Frank E. Platko, passed away on February 11, 2026. Born on May 4, 1938 in Spangler, PA, she was the daughter of the late Anthony S. and Ruby (Butterbaugh) Recupero. The family moved to Bridgeport, Connecticut when she was young where she grew up among her extended Recupero family and graduated from Harding High School. Rosalie lived in Shelton for most of her married life and worked for many years in the banking industry, notably at Valley Bank and Trust in Shelton. She then worked in accounting at Shelton Mitsubishi for several years until her retirement.

Rosalie's primary joy came from being a dedicated wife and homemaker, mother, and grandmother. She was an avid reader, a Yankees fan, and a UConn women's basketball fan.

She very much enjoyed the company of pets and grandpets throughout her life. In her later

years after the death of her husband, Rosalie moved to Milford and enjoyed a special closeness with her sister Edna and the Crego family. She was actively involved in her condo association and enjoyed walking, get-togethers, and organized games with the friends she made in her condominium community.

She is survived by her son Christopher A. Burkat and his wife Susan (Kaplan) Burkat of Bronxville, NY, daughter Stacey-Ann Tatem and her husband David Tatem of Newington, and granddaughter Tyler Rose Tatem and grandson Jake R. Tatem both of Newington. She is also survived by her sister Edna Crego of Milford, brother Edward T. Recupero and wife Bennie-Jean of Stratford, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. In addition to her parents and her husband, Rosalie was predeceased by her brother, Anthony S. Recupero Jr. and his wife Winifred J. Recupero, brother-in-law Robert L. Crego, and her niece and goddaughter, Rebecca Martin.

Friends and family may call from 10am to 1pm on February 21, 2026 at the CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 BROAD ST., MILFORD, CT. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the ASPCA.