Joseph “Joe” Watson, Sr.

Joe Watson, 76 of Endicott, passed away unexpectedly on November 25, 2015. He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Lenore Watson. He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret Watson and children, Joseph and Carolyn Watson of Endicott, David and Theresa Watson of Endicott, Chris and Michelle Watson of Endicott, Jennifer and Nicholas Weimer of Nashville, TN; his grandchildren, Peter, Benjamin, Kari, Patrick, Mary and Jack, all of Endicott; sisters, Eileen Conway of Buffalo, Grace Telesz of Old Forge, PA; brother, Robert Watson of Endicott; nephew, Bob Watson of Endicott; and many out of town nieces and nephews. He was a faithful member of Our Lady of Good Council Church, Endicott. Retired after 30 years from IBM Endicott and later started his own business, Clean Air Doctors. He was a longtime member of the Rite to Life Endicott Council and participated in the March for Life in Washington DC for over 30 years. He was also a long time supporter of the Covenant House of NYC and was supportive of many other charitable organizations. He was a very kind and generous person. He was an assistant scout leader of Boy Scouts of America Troop 32 of Apalachin when his three sons were in scouting. Family was always his first priority. He will be greatly missed by all.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday 10 am from the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 East Main Street, Endicott followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 am from Our Lady of Good Council Church, 701 West Main Street, Endicott. Father Galuppi will officiate. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. The family will receive friends at Allen Memorial Home, Monday from 5 to 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in his memory may be made to Mom’s House, 770 Harry L. Drive, Johnson City, NY 13790.