Joseph Edward Platania

Joseph Edward Platania, 90, entered into rest on Friday, July 8, 2011.

Mr. Platania was born on February 7, 1921 in Lawrence, Massachusetts and moved with his parents in 1925 to Brooklyn, New York, residing there until 1941 when he moved to Dayton, Ohio. Joseph retired from Robins Air Force Base after thirty six years of service where he was employed as a Program Manager. He served in the United States Army during WWII. His parents, Joseph Platania and Grace Darois Platania; sister, Gloria Platania, all preceded him in death.

His memory will forever be treasured by his loving wife of twenty three years, Esther Adams Platania, Kathleen; sister, Blanch Gelo, Long Island, New York; two nieces and one nephew, all of New York; and his beloved extended family, Greg, Delores, and Gabbie Lewis; and Jeremy and Trey Easterling.

Visitation will be Sunday evening, July 10, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 11, 2011 in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home. Entombment will be private.



Funeral Home:
McCullough Funeral Home
417 S. Houston Lake Rd.
Warner Robins, GA
US 31088