On January 14, 2026, Richard "Rick" G. Platerote died in Baltimore City. Rick was a retired Baltimore City Firefighter. He is predeceased by his parents Joseph G. Platerote and Josephine Z. Platerote (nee Berti), and by his brothers Jack V. Glaze, Jr. and Robert Glaze. Rick is survived by his brothers Michael Glaze (Barbara) and Joseph Platerote, his nieces Kimberly Glaze, and Lauren Glaze-Beatty, and by his nephew Robert Glaze. Also surviving are great nieces and great nephews, other relatives, friends and members of the BCFD.

The family will receive friends at the Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc.1050 York Road (Beltway exit 26S) on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, from 4PM – 8PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Leo the Great Catholic Church 227 S. Exeter Street Baltimore, Maryland 21202 on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 10AM. Interment, Parkwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family will appreciate memorial contributions to St. Leo the Great Catholic Church.