Rita S. (Platek) Sacks
Rita
S. Sacks passed away Sunday, June 23, 2013 at Glens Falls Hospital following a
short period of declining health. She
was 85.
Born
on July 2, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY she was the daughter of Benjamin and Alys (Grichman)
Platek.
A
longtime resident of Old Bridge, NJ, she was employed for many years as a law
office paralegal and manager. Growing up she was an accomplished artist and had
her work published in commercial magazines. She graduated from Brooklyn College
and married shortly after. Raising three
boys, they followed Alan’s business ventures, moving to Ohio, Indiana and
finally settling in NJ. She worked in
real estate law for over 50 years before retiring at age 77. She loved camping (RV’ing)
in Lake George, playing computer games and spending time with family and
friends. She was known as “Gigi” and
Grandma to her 5 grandson’s and enjoyed following their sport’s teams and
attending games when she could. She relocated three years ago to Adirondack
Manor in Queensbury, NY. She continued
to be amazed by the advances in technology, keeping contact with friends
through social media, facetime, and playing the oldies for her friends at the
Manor using on-line music apps with her Ipad.
She
is pre-deceased by her husband Alan A. Sacks (1988) and a son Sanford J. Sacks
(1976).
Survivors
include 2 sons: Stuart Sacks and his
wife Kathleen of Clifton Park and N. Scott Sacks and his wife Cathy of Burke,
VA.
Grandchildren:
Michael Sacks and his wife Claire of Stamford, CT, Justin Sacks of Ashburn, VA;
Daniel, Kyle, and Peter Sacks all of Clifton Park.
A
brother Rabbi Stanley Platek and his wife Ceil of Long Island.
Twelve
nieces and nephews.
Burial
was at Beth Israel Memorial Park in Woodbridge, NJ.
A
get-together for family and friends in honor of Rita/Mom/Gigi/Grandma will be
held from 7pm to 9pm Thursday, June 27 at the home of Stuart & Kathleen
Sacks, 56 Brookline Drive, Clifton Park, NY.
Arrangements
are by Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc., 402 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY
12866.
