Robert E. Watson Sr., of Endicott, passed away at his home of 51 years on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.
He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Lenore Watson of Old Forge, PA, his brother Joseph Leonard Watson of Endicott and the love of his life for 43 yrs, his wife Nancy Watson (often referred to as My Nancy by him). He is survived by his son, Robert E. Watson Jr, Endicott; his sisters Grace Telesz of Old Forge PA and Eileen Conway of Buffalo, NY as well as sister-in-law Margret Watson of Endicott.
He was member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Endicott. He was a teacher in Johnson City, where he taught math for 30-some years. Students often enjoyed his humor in class, and you could find him shooting hoops in the gym with them after classes. He was an avid car collector; however, his 1953 Ford that he owned in high school and college was his
favorite. He enjoyed visiting his friends at Lowes, Advance Auto, Teed’s Auto; however, Harbor Freight was his favorite place of all, often coming home with their free gifts, which he would give to those who would visit his house. He was a great story teller as anyone who met would tell you.
A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church at 10 am. Burial will be in Riverhurst Cemetery, Endicott. The family will receive friends at Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 East Main Street, Endicott, Tuesday evening from 5:30-7:30 pm
In lieu of flowers, expression of sympathy in Robert’s memory may be made to Mercy House of the Southern Tier, 212 North McKinley Avenue, Endicott, NY 13760.