Saratoga Springs, NY - Ronald B. Platt of MacArthur Drive, passed away Monday, June 14, 2010 at Mary's Haven. Born on Nov. 2, 1920 in Saratoga Springs, NY, he was a son of the late Albert and Hilda (Butler) Platt and was a lifelong resident. He was a graduate of Saratoga Springs High School and enlisted in the US Navy. He was a plank member aboard the U.S.S. New Jersey (maiden voyage) and served 3 1/2 years during World War Two in the Pacific Theater. A proud charter member of the Saratoga Springs Racing City Chorus, he was actively involved for over 50 years and was also a member of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America (S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A.). A communicant of Bethesda Episcopal Church, he served as an usher for many years during Sunday liturgies. His late father, Albert Platt, was a former organist and choir master at Bethesda for many years. Ron worked for over 40 years at the General Electric Company in Schenectady prior to his retirement. An avid walker, he enjoyed socializing with people along Broadway during his many years on the route. An avid sports fan, he supported Saratoga Springs High School teams, watching many games at the East Side Lake Avenue Rec. field. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by one sister, Dorothy Martin and a nephew, Thomas Martin. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Betty (Boyer) Platt, whom he married on Dec. 22, 1945; his son, Jeffrey Platt and his fiance', Alice Richmond, of Moreau, NY; one daughter, Rebecca Ann Durand of Rotterdam, NY; a granddaughter, Jennifer Anne Platt and her husband, Michael Wagner of Ballston Spa and his sister, Mary Byrne of Saratoga Springs.. Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 7pm Wednesday at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway (584-5373). Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday 10:30am at Bethesda Episcopal Church, Broadway at Washington Street, by the Rev'd. Canon Thomas T. Parke, rector. Burial with military honors will be at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff and volunteers of both Community Hospice and Mary's Haven for their care and attention. Memorials may be made in his name to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., or to Mary's Haven, 35 New Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.