FULTON, NY – Donald F. “Don” Platt, 74, of Phoenix, NY, formerly of Fulton, passed away on Monday October 19, 2015, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse.
Don worked as the vice president of the Laborers’ Local Union 214 until his retirement.
Don was an ardent golfer and golf enthusiast, as well as an avid Syracuse University sports fan.
He had a love for nature, especially the geese and deer that would frequent his back yard.
All who knew Don loved him and cherished his passion and zest for life.
He will be remembered by his family and friends as a loving father, caring brother, wonderful uncle, loyal friend and devoted husband to his high school sweetheart and wife of more than 50 years, Peggy.
Don joins in heaven his beloved son, Donald “Donnie” Jr.; his parents, Francis and Dorothy Smith Platt; and uncle, Harold Platt.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret “Peggy” Lizak Platt; sisters, Francine (Joseph) Latino of Fulton and Mary Ann (Thomas) Henry of Omaha, Neb.; godchildren, Dee, Jada, Markell and Q; several niece, nephews and great-nieces; Florida relatives, Dyann (David) Kutab, CiCi Santora and Lisa Lizak; and longtime friends, Gerry Holden, John Turner, Mark and Jaden Allen, Pete and Lori Ives, Bonnie Travet, Cathy and Peter Bock, Jim Resstuci, Doc Manitta and Jim Meyers, for his special kindness.
Visitation will be held Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to noon with a service to follow at Foster Funeral Home, 910 Fay St., Fulton.
Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers please make donations in Don’s memory to the Oswego SPCA-OCAWL, P.O. Box 442, Fulton, 13069; the Manor at Seneca Hill, 20 Manor Drive, Oswego, 13126 or the Rice Creek Field Station, SUNY Oswego, 7060 Route 104, Oswego, 13126-3599.
“Don, we will always carry our warm thoughts and memories of you in our hearts, as we rejoice in knowing that you are making heaven just as fun as you made earth.”
Foster Funeral Home, Inc.
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HAVING BEEN A FELLOW WORKER W/DON AT LOCAL 214 WELFARE & PENSION OFFICE, I WAS SADDENED BY HIS PASSING, HE WAS ALWAYS A GENTLEMEN. I KNOW HE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY. RIP DON ??
R I P DON will always remember the cottages at 9 mile’
I was saddened to hear of Mr Platts passing. Mine and my families condolences go out to the family. I knew Mr Platt because his wife was my teacher at one time. He will be missed by everyone who knew him and loved him. RIP Mr Platt.
My family and I are so sorry to hear of Mr Platts passing. Mrs Platt used to be my husband Dan Carltons teacher. Our heart felt condolences go out to you all.RIP Mr Platt. You will be truly missed by everyone.
RIP to Peggy —-sorry from loss !!!
God, Peggy, I am so sorry to hear this. Am thinking of you, Mary Ann, Francie and whole family. Such a great guy. Feeling bad.
SENDING WARM THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. THE PLATT/LIZAK FAMILY ARE AWESOME PEOPLE AND HAVE ALWAYS TREATED MYSELF AND MY MOM AS ONE OF THEIR OWN. ALTHOUGH HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED, DON WILL BE IN VERY GOOD COMPANY. HANG IN THERE PEGGY.
I was saddened to hear the news of Don’s passing. My heartfelt condolences. Thinking of you all, especially Peggy. Sending hugs.