Obituary: Margaret Luisa Platz, 72, of Waterford

WATERFORD, CT - (From Neilan Funeral Home) Margaret Luisa Platz, age 72, passed away peacefully May 17, 2020 She was born in New London, CT., to Edward Douglas and Guillermina Garnica Platz.

Margo led a very quiet life. She loved to read about world events. Was especially interested in reading about European Royalty and their shenanigans. She loved to attend her cousin Joan's parties in New York. Margo volunteered at the Waterford Senior Center for many years.
Margo is survived by her sister Cynthia Forslund, brothers Edward and wife Cheryl, and Charles and wife Maria; nephews David Forslund and wife Kimberly; Douglas Forslund and wife Gwendolyn; Donald Forslund and wife Karen; Charles Edward Platz and wife Jessica; Michael Anthony Platz and wife Karen; and Douglas Edward Platz; and many other nephews and nieces. She was especially fond of her cousin Joan Sharp whom she shared many conversations and trips.

A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gemma Moran Food Pantry or to a charity of your choice.

Our thanks to Eliza Huntington Home staff in Norwich and Bayview Health staff for their care in the later years of Margo's life.
Thomas L. Neilan & Sons of New London is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be shared on Margo’s memorial page at www.neilanfuneralhome.com.