Edward John Platz age 72 passed on February 28, 2013 at his home in Troy. He was the loving Uncle to many nieces and nephews. He retired as an engineer from the Wayne County Road Commission. Visitation will be held Thursday March 7th from 4-9pm with a rosary at 7pm at Pixley Funeral Home 322 W. University Dr. Rochester MI 48307. A funeral Mass will be held Friday March 8th in state at 9:00am mass at 9:30am held at St.Rene Goupil Parish 35955 Ryan Rd. Sterling Heights MI 48310. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Development Department Michigan Humane Society 30300 Telegraph Road Suite 220 Bingham Farms, MI 48025.