Bruce F. Watson Ulster Park, New York Obituary

Bruce F. Watson

Bruce F. Watson, 78, of John Street, West Hurley, NY, passed from this this life on Monday, February 8th, 2021 just days before his 79th birthday. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, on February 12th, 1942, a son of the late Bernard and Theresa Watson. He was the brother of two sisters, Christine Kappel and Lorraine Hawxwell, and brother to Clifford Watson. Bruce, together with his wife, established and operated Watson Memorials for over 45 years. A father to Madeline (Karl) Hoetger and Amy (Sean) White, and a pappa to Gabriella Pugliese, Amelia Hoetger, Sean Patrick White and Lauren Hoetger, and friend, Nancy Ross. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his wife, Ernestine (Tardiff) "Tina" Watson, who died in 2013. The family has entrusted the Gilpatric-VanVliet Funeral Home, 339 Broadway, Ulster Park, Town of Esopus, with the care and cremation arrangements for Bruce. There are no services planned.
February 12, 1942 - February 8, 202102/12/194202/08/2021
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Herbert R Sweet
February 1, 2022
I remember the sailing vacations that Bruce and I took; I had a Sunfish. One one, we sailed clear across the St Lawrence to Canada!
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December 26, 2021
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December 26, 2021
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Herbert R Sweet
December 26, 2021
Bruce and I got into a lot of mischief back when we were in the National Guard which was totally different than what it is today. That he had passed last February seems hard to fathom.
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AnnMarie Melchionne
February 22, 2021
Madeline & Family,
I’m so sorry to read about your dad’s passing. His love & spirit will always be with you.
Thinking of you all,
AnnMarie & Family
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Maureen Bowers
February 21, 2021
Madeleine:
I am sorry to read of your Father's passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Maureen Bowers
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Terri Dwyer
February 21, 2021
Dear Watson family, my sincere sympathy on the passing of Bruce. I remember fonder days when we were in Trailsweepers Ski Club together, without a care in the world. Hopefully your fond memories of Bruce will bring you peace in the days ahead......Terri Dwyer
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Andrea Newman-Winston
February 21, 2021
Madeline, I am so sorry for your loss. It's never easy and especially difficult with a loved one. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
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Kathy Buzzanco
February 21, 2021
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Kathy Buzzanco
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Paul DeLisio
February 18, 2021
The DeLisio Family and I have enjoyed Bruce and Tina's friendship for years. We appreciated his contributions as a member of the Woodstock Golf Club and send out condolences to all of their family. You are in our prayers. Paul and all the DeLisio/Spinelli Families
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