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Florence Watts Obituary
of Endicott
Florence J. Watts, 82, of Endicott, went to be with her Lord, from Willow Point Nursing Home, Friday, March 28, 2008. She was predeceased by her husband, John B. Watts; her mother, Mary Tanzini Bernstein; father, Carlo Gatti; and a brother, Bill Gargano, Sr. She is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, John W. and Linda Watts, Robert C. and Sandra Watts, Carl E. and Virginia Watts and Brooks M. and Kimberly Watts, all of Endicott; her grandchildren, Michael and Michele, Robert and Linda, Meredith, Jeffrey and Amy, David, Robert and Dana, William, Andrew and Gretchen, Jenine and Anthony, Kevin and Jackie, Daniel, Mary, John, Anthony, Rachel and Katherine; 21 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Winifred Cray; special family member, Lucy Gargano; niece, AnnMarie Foley; nephew, Bill Gargano, Jr.; several nieces, nephews, cousins; one aunt, Assunta Sarnicola; and devoted friend and neighbor, Anna McKenzie. She was a member of St. Ambrose Church, Endicott, A.A.R.P., Ideal Hospital Auxiliary and the Broome County Bicentennial Committee. She owned and operated Florrie's Beauty Shop. Florence was also an avid Bette Boop collector. A special thank you to the staff of Willow Point Nursing Home's Lower Level North for the loving care given to our mother during her stay there.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday 9 a.m. from the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 East Main Street, Endicott, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Ambrose Church at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in Riverhurst Cemetery, Endicott. The family will receive friends at the Allen Memorial Home, Monday from 2-4 and evening 7-9 p.m. Expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 13 Beech Street, Johnson City, N.Y. 13790.
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Memories and Condolences
for Florence Watts
Kathy McKenzie
April 7, 2008
Dear brothers, Brooks, Carl, Bob, and John,
I call you "brothers" as I shared your mom, as did so many of your friends. Even my daughter called her Nana Florence. I see her in my mind's eye smiling at me and Nat from the window or the porch, greeting each person with a sincere "Hi, Honey," no matter what that person's standing may have been at any given moment in our immediate community. You know what I mean. She never judged, but looked at why a person might be who he or she was at any moment the rest of us would find the same person incomprehensible.
I love your mom, my other mother, Florence. I have her always at my side, thank God.
She looks down with love on you boys, proud of your love for each other.
Mary-Anne Welch
April 5, 2008
Dear John, Bob, Carl, Brooks and your families,
Your mother/nana will forever be my second mom on Loder Ave. I will so miss her bright and welcoming smile in the kitchen window whenever I pulled into the drive.
Her kindness to the Welch family at the death of my mother-in-law will never be forgotten. She opened her doors for our family and friends to gather and provided the best food ever!
I am so sad for our world now that she is not there but happy for her as she enjoys eternal bliss.
Love,
Mary-Anne McKenzie-Welch
Bill and Cindy Starring
April 1, 2008
John,Bob,Carl and Brooks,
Cindy and I wish to express our sincere condolences to you and your families on the loss of your mother. Know that we will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Suzanne Nestor
April 1, 2008
To the Watts family:
Tom and I wish to express our condolences on your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom & Sue Nestor - Orlando, FL
Dory McKenzie-Wilson
April 1, 2008
To Brooks, to all her boys & families, & to my Mom Anna her close friend, sadness for the loss of 'nycflo@' --aka Florence, Florrie, Flo. She always replied right away to emails, with enthusiasm. She was feisty, funny, and fifty years dear to us McKenzies next door, above all to her 'sister' Anna. When our dad Bill died in '74, Flo fixed a guest room for my husband Jack & me, and was a real comfort. I wish we could be there now--but our hearts are with you. I can still see Florrie in the kitchen window above our shared driveways, with her great smiles and waves as she stood at the sink. She will be missed.
Anthony Watts
March 31, 2008
nana-i learned so very much from you.
Love,
Corky
Herm Haggenmiller
March 31, 2008
John,Bob,Carl,Brooks
So sorry to hear about your mom's passing. I remember her well from my early years growing up on Hannah street. She was very lucky to have all her family living in town to share holidays and special times. I'm sure she will be loved and remembered always.
Tami , Mike, Jordan Pero,Nick and Matt (Alari)-Pero-Beach
March 31, 2008
Brooks and family,
We were sad to hear about your mom passing our prayers are with you all
Tim Merriam
March 31, 2008
Carl,
I am sorry to hear about your mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Tim Merriam
Brooke Bongiorno
March 31, 2008
To the Watts family, I'm so sorry for your loss. You will be in our hearts and prayers through this difficult time. Love, Sal and Brooke Bongiorno
Tim Mahar
March 31, 2008
John, Bob, Carl, and Brook,
Our heartfelt sympathys and prayers go out to you and your families at this time. The good Lord has her and her wonderful smile now. We shall all benefit from having had her in our presence. God Bless.
Dad, Aunt VIrginia, Mom holding Carl at his baptism, 1951
March 31, 2008
Carl Watts
March 31, 2008
I love you Mom. I never wanted you to leave.
Mary Wilkins
March 31, 2008
Brooks & Family,
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your mom and Nana.
Craig Huntley
March 30, 2008
Our sincere condolences on the recent passing of your Mother. Florence was a Liberty & Loder Avenue Mother who made growing up a positive memorable experience.
Kathy Trinchieri
March 30, 2008
Dear Carl & Ginny & Family: I am very sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences. Love, Kathy
Jeff Bennett
March 30, 2008
Florence's life will be celebrated as joyfully as her Christmas Eve family dinners which she always made sure were highlight of the holiday season for anybody who knew her.
tonya stavana
March 30, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Brooks Watts
March 30, 2008
Florence Watts was my Mom. She taught me the meaning of family, loyalty, and never to be too quick to judge a book by its cover.
Nana with Mary on her 80th birthday, January 2006
Mary Watts
March 30, 2008
Florence Watts was my Nana. She taught me how to love, forgive and care for others.
Lillian Bystricky
March 30, 2008
I am very sorry for your loss. I met Florence years ago, when she lived next door to Ann. The last time, just before she moved, we sat on her porch and visited. my prayers are with you.
Lillian Bystricky
Dick & Rosemary Orzel
March 30, 2008
Our deepest sympathies to you at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
George Hamarich and Famaily
March 30, 2008
John and family sorry for your lost.
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