Judith Ann Platt
April 13, 1940 – Dec. 28, 2025
Judith Ann Platt, 85, died peacefully on Dec. 28, 2025, in Mesa, Arizona.
She was born April 13, 1940, in Kearny to Thomas and Isabelle Todd.
Judith was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert C. Platt Sr.
“Judy” is lovingly remembered by her two children, Robert C. Platt Jr. (Adriana) and Robin Kline (Richard); her cherished five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; her brother, Thomas Todd; her sister, Mary Walsh; and many extended family members and wonderful friends.
Judy treasured her family deeply and her life was defined by compassion, generosity and quiet strength. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all whose lives she touched.
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Kevin A. Canessa Jr. is the editor of and broadcaster at The Observer, an organization he has served since 2006. He is responsible for the editorial content of the newspaper and website, the production of the e-Newspaper, writing several stories per week (including the weekly editorial), conducting live broadcasts on social media channels such as YouTube, Facebook, and X, including a weekly recap of the news — and much more behind the scenes. Between 2006 and 2008, he introduced the newspaper to its first-ever blog — which included podcasts, audio and video. Originally from Jersey City, Kevin lived in Kearny until 2004, lived in Port St. Lucie. Florida, for four years until February 2016 and in March of that year, he moved back to Kearny to return to The Observer full time. Click Here to send Kevin an email.