Livonia/Batavia: Tom passed peacefully on November 26, 2022 at age 88. He was born in Batavia, NY on April 3, 1934 to the late Thomas and Alberta (Stringham) Platten Sr. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his brother Robert Platten. Survived by his wife of 31 years, Michele “Mickie” Platten of Livonia; children, Todd (Debbie) Platten of CO, Mark (Brenda) Platten of Batavia, Laura (Mike) Smith of Alexander, John (Nita) Platten of Basom, and Beth Buford of FL; 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; siblings, Calvin (Ruth) Platten of Batavia and Albert (Renee) Platten of East Pembroke; also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends in the agriculture industry.
Tom was very involved in many different organizations throughout his life. He was a Life Time Member of the Stafford Fire Department, an Eagle Scout, and was a past Boy Scout Leader. Tom worked in sales in the agriculture industry and made many friends in his travels, from Batavia to Livonia and all-around Western NY. He was a member of the Livingston County Farm Bureau and was a past board member. Tom liked to laugh and enjoy the good times…..he liked to say it’s five o’clock somewhere.
Family and friends may call on Friday, December 2nd, from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia, NY. Tom’s Funeral Mass will be held at 10am on Saturday, December 3rd, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 6591 Richmond Mills Road, Rte 20A, Livonia. Burial will follow at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Livonia. Memorial contributions may be made to the Livingston County Farm Bureau, 29 Liberty Street, Suite 212, Batavia, NY 14020 or Rochester Regional Health Foundation, 330 Monroe Avenue, Suite 400,
Rochester, NY 14607. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Mickie, I am sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. He was a good man, who always took time to catch up whenever we’d see each other. EVERY conversation started with an update on how you were doing etc. then we’d talk about everything and anything else. You and yours are in my prayers.
Mickie,
We are sending you love and prayers. We were so sad to hear of Tom’s passing. I feel bad that we did not know before today that he had passed, or we would have been at the calling hours and funeral.
Let us know if there is anything we can do.
Love,
Steve and Peggy
So sad to here. Tom was a long time customer ,always had smile. Just a wonderful person. You will be missed
Mickie so sad to see of Tom’s passing. Sending prayers for you, Tom and family.
To Mickie and Family
We were so sorry to hear about Tom’s passing. He was a great guy, and will be missed by many family and friends……I am sure of that. Our loving thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad and difficult time.
Mickie… condolences on Tom’s passing…. We haven’t seen each other in years but I have some fond memories of you both…may he RIP…
Todd, Debbie and your extended family so sorry to hear of your dads death. Know that me and my family send our condolences.
Your friend…
My uncle will be sadly missed…condolences to his whole family at this tragic time.
My condolences to Mickey and family on the passing of Tom. Tom was a great guy and I had the honor 9f being one of his customers many years ago. Rest In Peace Tom.
What memories of Uncle Tom with his cigars, whether smoking them to later chewing them. He always had jokes and stories to tell. He will truly be missed by many. Sending lots of love and prayers to Aunt Mickie and all my cousins. RIP uncle