Ambrocio Perez Platon

Ambrocio Perez Platon, 89, of Jacksonville, FL, peacefully passed away May 22, 2025. Ambrocio, known to many as Russ or Ross, was born on August 16, 1935, in the city of Tanauan, province of Batangas, Philippines to parents Sixto Malabanan Platon and Marcelina Wagan Perez (siblings Felix and Leonora). He married Rosalin SanMiguel Santos Platon of Dededo, Guam in 1966 and was the patriarch of the family they built together in over 58 years of marriage. His professional life is highlighted by 23 years of service in the U.S. Navy (Vietnam veteran) and 16 years in Civil Services working for the Department of Defense. Growing up during WWII, under Japanese occupation as well as communism in the Philippines, Ambrocio is known for being a strong survivor who overcame numerous obstacles to build a better life for his family in the United States, giving his children all the privileges he never had. He started school when he was 10 years old and finished primary school in just 3 years. He worked construction and did office work while he attended high school. He graduated with a degree in finance from Jose Rizal University before joining the U.S. Navy in 1961. He will be remembered for his wonderfully weird sense of humor, his strong work ethic, and his ability to make each of his children and grandchildren feel like they were his "payborite". Ambrocio leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife Rosalin SanMiguel Santos Platon, his sons Rene Platon (Jennifer [div.]), Eric Platon (Jenn), daughters Tressie Shipp (Scott) and youngest Genny (her children Mandolin, Anarkali and Amaya), close cousins: Domingo Platon, Lino Platon, Wilfredo Platon, Zenaida Santiago, Marilou Malay, Betty Gomez. Also survived by grandchildren Andrew Mercier, Brianna Platon, Cameron Platon, Jacob Purvis, Zachary Ortmann, Ayden Platon, Rebecca Platon, great grandchildren Isaiah Mercier, Gina Mercier, Jacob Purvis Jr., and Natalie Rose Platon. A private burial funeral will be held at Jacksonville National Cemetery on May 28, 2025, to honor Ambrocio for his years of service to our nation. For those wishing to pay respects and celebrate the life of Ambrocio, a memorial service will be held at The Hilltop Restaurant on June 07, 2025, at 1:00pm, located at 2030 Wells Rd, Orange Park, FL 32073.

Ambrocio Perez Platon

August 16, 1935 - May 22, 2025