John S. Platanitis, age 73, passed away on Dec. 3, 2020 at Bear Mountain, West Springfield Nursing Home. He was born on July 31, 1947 in Holyoke, a son of the late Steve and Angeline (Zachariadis) Platanitis. John worked as a computer operator for Dow Jones for many years and also for Eastco before he retired. He was an avid Red Sox fan and also liked muscle cars. John is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Martha (Zunis) Platanitis of Chicopee; 1 son, Marc Platanitis and his fiancé Patti Niedzialik of Ludlow; 1 daughter, Tina Platanitis Eugenio and her husband Vasco of Ludlow; 3 brothers, Stephen Platanitis of Springfield, Paul Platanitis of Chicopee and George Platanitis of Wilbraham. He also leaves his grandchildren, “his girls”, Athena Eugenio and Alexis Eugenio. Calling hours will be held on Tues., Dec. 8, 2020 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the Grise Funeral Home, 280 Springfield St, Chicopee. A private burial will be held in Forestdale Cemetery at a later date. The family requests anyone attending the calling hours to please wear any Red Sox or Muscle Car attire in his honor.