Donald Watkins Obituary
He was a surfer, free spirit person and an adventurist. He played the guitar and loved Bob Dylan and once played at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park.
He was a plumber at Gorcey Plumbing and Heating in Long Branch for many years before retiring 15 years ago.
He was predeceased by his parents, Donald and Vivian Watkins. Surviving are his sisters, Teresa Fornicola (Lou) and Donna Nastasi (John); 4 nephews, John, Joseph and Patrick Nastasi and Christopher Fornicola; niece, Brandi Fornicola; 4 great-nieces and 2 great-nephews, Aiden, Mya, Kayla, Natalia, Kaitlyn and Noah.
For condolences, please visit www.fiorefuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are by the Fiore-Buckley Funeral Home, Oakhurst, Ocean Township.
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