Gerald (Jerry) Platt

MAY 3, 1928 – JULY 8, 2024

Gerald (Jerry) Platt, age 96, of Fair Lawn, passed away peacefully at home on July 8, 2024. Jerry is survived by his sons Dr. Steven Platt and Kevin Platt and by his brother Theodore Platt. Jerry was married to Joyce Platt and had a wonderful marriage lasting 58 years until Joyce’s death in 2010.

Jerry was born and raised in Paterson, NJ and moved to Fair Lawn, NJ where he lived for the past 62 years. He was involved in commercial and residential real estate in the Northern New Jersey area and was the owner of Rapid Realty. Jerry lived a full life with many accomplishments and contributions to his community.

Jerry was a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University. He was a former President of the Fair Lawn Community Blood Bank, former member of the Kiwanis Club and the Fair Lawn Jewish Center. In addition, Jerry was a proud member of the Jewish War Veterans.

Memorial donations in memory of Jerry Platt may be made to: Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation 383 Main Avenue Norwalk, CT 06851 (themmrf.org).

A funeral service is being arranged.