PLATONI, RAYMOND J.

A mass of Christian burial was celebrated Feb. 15 at St. Aloysius R.C. Church for Raymond J. Platoni, 71, of Jersey City. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Feb. 11. Born in Jersey City, he was a lifelong resident. Raymond was an alumnus of Jersey Academy High School and went on to attend Fairleigh Dickinson University. He graduated from Lincoln Technical School and started his career as an auto mechanic. Raymond was the owner of J&R Rutherford Auto Service for 50 years and a parishioner of St. Aloysius R.C. Church. Raymond was predeceased by his wife Geralyn (née Gallagher). Surviving are his children Jennifer dela Cruz and her husband, Neil and Raymond and his wife, Nicole Roux. Dear grandfather of Nemesio (Nemy) dela Cruz. Brother of Donna Butler and the late Arleen Hogan. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Services arranged by the McLaughlin Funeral Home, Jersey City.