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Michael Christopher Platt

September 26, 1966 — November 6, 2021

Michael Christopher Platt, 55, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

The son of James R. and Roberta (Bell) Platt, he was born September 26, 1966 in Indiana, PA.

Mike graduated from Blairsville High, Class of 1985 and worked as a heavy equipment operator.

He was a member of the Harvest Church, Derry, and the Operating Engineers Local #66.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing, spending time with his family and riding quads and side-by-sides.

Surviving is his wife, Nancy A. (Newell) Platt whom he married August 9, 1986, three children, Tiffany J. Shaffer (Duane) of Blairsville; Amanda N. Mihalow (Tony) of New Florence and Michael D.J. Platt (Samantha) of Clarksburg; six grandchildren, Julia, Brittany, Colton, Brantley, Jonna and Logan, his mother, Roberta Platt of Blairsville; 3 brothers, James “Jimmy” Platt of Blairsville; David Platt of Apollo and James “Jamie” Platt of Pitcairn; a sister, Jessica Gosnell (Harry) of Pitcairn and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father.

The family will receive friends on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. at the Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N. Walnut St., Blairsville, PA.  A funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 A.M. in the funeral home with Pastor Shawn Lyons officiating.

Interment will be in Blairsville Cemetery, Blairsville, PA.

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Monday, November 8, 2021

6:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

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Burial

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

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Blairsville Cemetery


Blairsville, PA 15717

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