David Joel Platt passed away on June 23rd. David was born on July 17th, 1951, at George Washington Hospital in Washington D.C. to Daniel and Ruth Platt.
David grew up in Arlington and Alexandria Virginia respectively. He spent much of his youth at the Shirlington Delicatessen, which his parents owned, and which he and family remember fondly. Following several years of college, David began a career in computer systems analysis and project management. He became an expert in configuration management and was known for his ability to solve complex problems. He worked for a multitude of companies; most notably GTE, Network Solutions, College Board, and Fannie Mae. He loved the challenge of his job and, most especially, his fantastic coworkers.
David had many passions outside of his career. His favorite sports teams were the Washington Redskins, the Washington Kastles team tennis, and the University of Tennessee women’s basketball team. He loved cooking, cruises, and raising Shar Pei puppies. He was an active member at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. He loved meeting new people and his infectious laugh often resulted in those people becoming fast friends. He will be remembered as a person who cared deeply for others, be it relative, colleague, or stranger. He will be deeply missed.
David is survived by his brother Michael Platt, his niece Dawn Krynitsky (Jeff), his nephew Samuel Platt (Karen), his niece Katherine Nelson (Steven), and his nephew Matthew Aguilar. He is also survived by his great nephews Brian Krynitsky (Sara) and John Krynitsky, and his great niecess Sierra Krynitsky, Jessica Krynitsky, Mary Krynitsky, and Anna Platt. He is also survived by two great great nephews, Julian and Emmett Krynitsky and great great niece Irene Krynitsky.
In lieu of flowers please donate what you are able to the Black Women in Sport Foundation, the ASPCA, Wolf Trap, or any other charity which reminds you of David. A graveside funeral service will be held at 12:00pm on Sunday June 28, 2020 at King David Memorial Gardens, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Virginia. The service will be made available on Zoom. Those details are subject to change.
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There was no one ever like Dave. He was unbelievably smart, helpful, and in a challenging spot, you wanted him working with you. I wish his family the grace to heal during this transition, and know all of his co-workers remember him fondly.
I directly never interacted with Dave, however, still I know him as a kind and caring soul. He tried his best to keep the people around him very comfortable. He would go extra miles to resolve the problem his colleagues faced. He was very Jovial , fun loving and inspiring, yet a tough task master..
Dave Platt where ever you are , I am sure you must be still nurturing people around you… Rest in Peace!
Sincere condolence to Dave’s family. May god give you strength to overcome this difficult times
We are saddened to hear about your family loss. Continue to rely on God and know that he hears your prayers, because he cares for you. Thinking of you all.
I met David when he and I worked for Network Solutions (I was in the Toronto office). Though I knew David remotely for the most part. I was in awe of his overwhelming feeling of responsibility for what he was doing. I greatly respected his interaction with his colleagues. When I was in Herndon for a week on business, David made sure I got out and about and experience a bit of the area, for K which I am most grateful David has often been in my thoughts over the years as one of the best people I have had the chance to meet. My thoughts and prayers go to the Platt famiuy at this most difficult time.
Dave was one of a kind character, and if you had a chance to cross his path you would remember as a kind, passionate and Extremely smart person. I learned a lot from Dave in the 10 years I worked with him. He will be missed. Sincere condolences to his family
David and I were first cousins. I was the eldest of all firsts on both sides of the family. There was a long period of time when my parents, Pearl and Gil Weiss, were his surrogate parents. It is always tragic when someone dies, especially when it is too soon. I want my family to come through this holding only good memories of David. RIP?