Peter Watson

Peter Watson obituary, Chesapeake, VA

Peter Watson

Peter Watson Obituary

Visit the Cremation Society of Virginia Chesapeake Office website to view the full obituary.
Pete, 69, was born in Penn Hills, PA, on January 22, 1956, and passed away on May 3, 2025.
Pete graduated from Penn State University in 1975. He lived in Williamsburg for 35 years and had a successful career as an IT manager before retiring to the good life in 2018. He loved golf and belonged to the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club for decades. He began playing golf with his dad at age 15 and won many tournaments and awards throughout his life.
He leaves behind his wife, Cheri Watson; daughters Molly Watson and Julia Watson; his sister, Judy Thrower; and brother Dan Watson, both of PA; and friends and golfing buddies of many years that will miss him very much.
A celebration of this life with family and friends will take place this summer. He was a devoted husband, the best dad, and a great friend. He will be loved and missed forever.
Cremation Society of Virginia Chesapeake Office

4105 Chesapeake Square Blvd, #107, Chesapeake, VA 23321

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