Of Cheektowaga, NY entered into rest on August 4, 2026, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of nearly 40 years to Leslie (nee Russell) Watson; devoted father of Teresa Watson (Isabel Cirilo) and Greg W. Watson and feline furbaby Shady; loving son of the late Joseph and Anna Marie (nee Vogel) Watson; dear brother of Joanne (late Angelo) Rubano and the late Katherine Watson; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, family, and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at Christ United Methodist Church, 350 Saratoga Rd. in Snyder on Saturday, August 8 at 10AM. Inurnment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.