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Benjamin Platt Obituary

Platt, Benjamin L. 52. Beloved husband of Suzanne (nee Sklare), devoted father of Simone, Eli and Nora Platt, loving brother of Gail Peachin, Harold Platt and Marc (Ilana) Platt. Services were held on Wednesday. Memorials in his memory to Adas Yehuda V'Shoshana, 2548 Jasper Court, Northbrook, IL, 60062, Hospice of the North Shore, 2821 Central St., Evanston, IL, 60201 or The American Brain Tumor Assn., 2720 River Road, Des Plaines, IL, 60018, would be appreciated. Arrangements by: Chicago Jewish Funerals, David Jacobson, funeral director 847-229-8822, www.cjfinfo.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 3, 2004.

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Liz Edelman/Schwarz

June 16, 2004

Dear Suzanne: I am greatly saddened to hear of your loss. I hope you and your family will Know only good things in the future.

Jennifer Dotson-McCoy

June 9, 2004

Ben was a kind, funny and generous man. I'm sorry to hear about his passing so soon.

Frances Dotson

June 9, 2004

Ben will be missed by everyone he touched. I have never met a man who was more compasionate, sensitive & caring. This is what made Ben so unique. I pray in time your family will heal from this tremendous loss. I feel privileged to have known and worked for Ben. In some way Ben will always be with us. Love & Prayers sent to the Platt family, Fran

William Czajkowski

June 6, 2004

With a heavy heart,a shaking hand and tears in my eyes I say goodby to a dear friend,and a great boss.Ben will be greatly missed by everyone he touched in life. His memory will stay with us forever Your friend Bill

James Mackey

June 3, 2004

A good friend that will be missed

Coleen Daniels

June 3, 2004

Dear Suzanne,



My heart is breaking for you. Know that you are in my prayers daily. You took such great care of your husband during his illness. May God bless you and keep you all your days.

Love, Coleen

Chuck Seipold

June 3, 2004

Ben's passing was untimely and too soon and I send my heartfelt sympathies to his family and loved ones who grieve his loss. I know that he is in the peaceful rest of the just and good, cradled in the loving hands of the Creator of us all.

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