Albert G. Platten of Corfu went to be with the Lord on June 18, 2024 at the age of 78. He was born at St. Jerome's Hospital in Batavia on December 5, 1945 to the late Thomas K. and Alberta (nee Stringham) Platten, Sr. He is preceded in death by Noreen L. "Renee" Platten (nee Dusel).
He was a devoted father to Amy Lou Platten, Pamela Jo Loverdi, and Jill Marie (Corey) Duzen; grandfather to Breanne, Sean, Amber and Paul; great-grandfather to William and Raelynn; sibling to the late Thomas K. (Joann, Jean, and Mickey) Platten, Jr., the late Robert R. (Anne) Platten, Sr., and Calvin J. (Ruth) Platten of Batavia; brother-in-law to Elaine (Thomas) Franco of Batavia, Alan (Brenda) Dusel of Williamsville, and the late Janice (David) Miller. He is also survived many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Albert graduated Batavia High School in 1963 and shortly afterwards joined the Marine Corps. He worked for the New York State Department of Transportation for years while starting his part-time painting and window cleaning business; which became full-time and served Batavia and the surrounding areas for many years. Albert was an avid Atlanta Braves fan, enjoyed spending time in nature and camping, and traveling with Renee in their motorhome. He was an active member with the Boy Scouts of America Troop 67.
Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday June 26th from 5:00-7:00pm at Gilmartin Funeral Home 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 10:00AM Military Service will be held on Thursday June 27th at the Western New York National Cemetery in Corfu where he will be laid to rest.
In lieu of flowers, the family generously asks that donations be made to the Boy Scouts of America on Lewiston Road Batavia or the Marine Corps League Foundation www.mclfoundation.org. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.
