Florence Sandra Platcow, age 96, of Hamden, passed away on August 13, 2024. Born in New Haven on August 30, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Philip E. and Mollie Penn Platcow. She was predeceased by her sister, Evelyn Platcow and her brother, Willard S. Platcow with whom she resided all her life and her brother, Milton Platcow. She is survived by Milton's children, Stuart Platcow of Harleysville, PA, Philip Platcow of Chestnut Hill, MA and Reyna Jose of East Berlin, PA. and her good friend Lori Masella. Florence was a retired school teacher for the New Haven Board of Education and a resident of Hamden most of her life. She enjoyed to cook and travel whenever she could and will be remembered for her infectious smile. Her family would like to thank the staff of Meadow Mills in Hamden and the Visiting Angels, especially Cora Burke for all the compassion and care she received in her time of need.
Friends may attend her Graveside Service on Thursday, August 15th at 11:30 a.m. at Centerville Cemetery, 295 Washington Avenue, Hamden. Arrangements are in care of Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home, 2300 Whitney Ave, Hamden. To send a condolence please see her obituary at, www.beecherandbennett.com