Robert "Bob" A. Platt

Attorney Robert A. Platt, of Windsor, passed away October 2, 2024 from complications due to COVID. Bob was born in New York City in 1936 to Frank and Helen Platt. The family moved to Windsor, and Bob attended Deerfield Grammar School, the Loomis School (Loomis Chaffee), and The University of Connecticut, where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and editor of the school newspaper. He went on to work for the Traveler's Insurance Company before deciding to pursue a law degree at UCONN Law School. He was admitted to the American Bar Association in 1963. He also served as a Justice of the Peace for a number of years beginning in 1965.

Bob loved the law and felt privileged to practice that profession for more than 50 years in Windsor. He practiced criminal law in his early years, but soon developed his own practice largely devoted to real estate, probate and family matters. Bob was generous with his time and attention and had a long association with Windsor Independent Living Association (WILA). He was smart, generous and witty and, it must be said, loved a good party. Bob also had a passion for sports cars, particularly Porsches. He raced briefly in the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA), meeting actor Paul Newman and cartoonist Charles Addams, before shifting his focus to Flag and Communications for the SCCA and traveling to race venues all over New England, NY and Canada.

He leaves his daughter, Lindsay Platt, his sister and brother-in law, Elizabeth (Sandy) and James O'Harra, niece, Elizabeth (Missy) Crowley and husband Bob and nephew, Eric O'Harra and his wife Mattie.

Per his wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no public service. The D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, Wethersfield has been entrusted with Bob’s arrangements. To share a memory of Bob, please visit www.desopofuneralchapel.com

When asked from time to time "have you lived in Windsor all your life", Bob always replied, "not yet".

Well, now you have, Bob. Rest in peace.