Douglas Plate

Douglas Plate, 75, of Tinton Falls, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, June 29, 2022.  Douglas was born on March 23, 1947 in Newark, New Jersey.  Before his retirement, Doug worked as a Mechanical Engineer and Senior Designer for many years for BASF Company in Iselin, New Jersey.  On February 26, 1995, Doug and his beloved wife, Debra, were married and began their life together in Tinton Falls.  He was a loving husband, step-father, grandfather, and friend to many.  Doug will be deeply missed and never forgotten.

He was predeceased by his parents, Martin and Gertrude Plate.  Doug is survived by his beloved and devoted wife of 27 years, Debra J. (Mauro) Plate, his loving step-children, Bill Yankoski, Melanie Hoxie and her husband, James, Christina Codispoti and her husband, Joseph, and Roman Rubas and his wife, Victoria, his dear daughter-in-law, Martha Yankoski, and his cherished grandchildren, Stefania Yankoski, Enzo Codispoti, Mia Hoxie, Bradley Rubas, Alex Rubas, and Wesley Rubas.

Family and friends are invited to visit on Saturday, July 2, 2022 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at Shore Point Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 3269 State Highway/Route 35 North, Hazlet, New Jersey 07730.  A prayer service will be offered for Doug at approximately 5:00 PM.  In respect of Doug’s wishes, he will be privately cremated.  For information, directions, or to send condolences to the family, please visit, www.shorepointfh.com.

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