Esteban J. “Bud” Platia, Jr

Esteban J. “Bud” Platia, Jr., passed away on December 16, 2024 at St. Luke’s Warren Campus.

He was born on November 12, 1936 in Easton, Pa., a son of the late Esteban J., Sr., and Susan Dudish Platia.

Bud was a Veteran serving in the United States Air Force. He was a corrections office for the State of New Jersey for many years.

He was a car enthusiast and enjoyed working on his cars. He was a private pilot, enjoyed traveling and sail boating. Most of all he cherished his time spent with his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Kathleen Platia-Savoia.

Bud is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Dorothy Bottos Platia, his daughter’s, Deanna Platia-Bodner and her husband Lewis of Easton, Pa., and Michele Platia of Daytona, Florida. He is also survived by his brother Charles Platia of Florida, along with 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Honoring the wishes of Bud there will be no services.