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John Watkins Obituary
Passed away on November 13, 2025 at the age of 77.
Predeceased by his parents, Adolf Watkins and Helen Coleman (Watkins, Trabold); children, Renee Watkins, Gary Larkin, & Tara Lynn Powers; siblings, Hank Watkins, Alex Watkins, Adolf Watkins Jr., Arlene Trabold, Janie Derosia, & Frank Trabold.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Carol Watkins; children, Leslie R. (Piero) Antinarella, Tammy (Craig) Duford, Timothy Hull, Fredrick Damon Watkins (Jennifer Thornton); grandchildren, Keith, Haley, Rose, Piero, Rachel, Abby Marie, T.J., Elena, Abbygail, Tyler, Gunnar, Jeremie, Ryan, & Johnathon; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Family will receive friends from 4-7pm on Thursday, November 20 at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 2636 Ridgeway Avenue.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11am on Friday, November 21 at New Comer. Interment at Parma Corners Cemetery, N. Union St. near 104 (Ridge Rd.).
Contributions may be made in John's honor to: Wounded Warrior Foundation
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Upcoming Events
Nov
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Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
New Comer Funeral Home, Westside
2636 Ridgeway Ave, Rochester, NY 14626
Send FlowersNov
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Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
New Comer Cremations & Funerals
2636 Ridgeway Avenue, Rochester, NY 14626
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New Comer Cremations & Funerals - Westside LocationOnly 5 days left for delivery to next service.