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    Robert J. Platko

    June 11, 1950 - July 1, 2017

    Robert J. Platko, 67, of Burtchville, Mich., formerly of Rochester, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017, in the St. John Macombe Oakland Hospital, Madison Heights, Mich. Born June 11, 1950, in Rochester, a son of the late Joseph J. and Anastasia N. Homage Platko, he was a retired employee with Allegheny Technology, Inc. which was formerly J&L Specialty Steel, Midland. He was also a former orderly and maintenance man with The Medical Center, Beaver. He is a member of St. Edward's on the Lake Catholic Church and a former member with St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Parish, Rochester, where he had been a former member of the church men's choir. He was a former Cub Scout Master with Pack 7, Rochester. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Carol J. Householder Platko; two sons and daughters-in-law, Christopher R. and Brandi L. Platko, Burtchville, Mich.; Carl J. and Michelle Platko, Raccoon Twp.; eight granddaughters, Morgan, MacKenzie, Jaylynn, Josie, Marissa, Kaelyn, Dakohta, and Camrin; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Diana Platko, Rochester; Judith and Daniel Dettore, Rochester; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Joseph Platko, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; Michael and Vicki Platko, Rochester; several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the WILLIAM MURPHY FUNERAL HOME INC., 349 Adams St., Rochester. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church, Rochester Twp. Interment will be in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park. There will be a Christian wake service on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. in the funeral home.

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    Robert J. Platko, 67, of Burtchville, Mich., formerly of Rochester, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017, in the St. John Macombe Oakland Hospital, Madison Heights, Mich. Born June 11, 1950, in Rochester, a son of the late Joseph J. and Anastasia... View Obituary & Service Information

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