John Watts
January 22, 1925 - January 7, 2022
John H. (Jack) Watts of Weston, Fl. (formerly of Bronx, NY) - John H. Watts (aka Jack), a 6 year resident of Weston, Florida passed away after an extended illness on January 7, 2022 at the age of 96. He was the first born son to the late Gerard J. and Alice (nee Budd) Watts on January 22, 1925 and was predeceased by his beloved wife Christina Watts and his brothers Gerard J. Jr., Francis X., Robert, Raymond and sister Alice (Snookie) Brown. He was a World War II and Korean War veteran of the United States Navy who proudly served his country. Jack worked at Boyertown Caskets Company and later at Garlick Funeral Home in the Bronx for many years before retiring. He is survived by his daughter Christina (Martin) Ruda and his son, Gerard (Debbie) Watts, his four grandchildren, Lauren (Jesse) Bernheim and Erik (Fernanda) Ruda, Ryan Watts and Christa Watts; and his four great-grandchildren, Bryce, Brielle and Bailey Bernheim and Hailey Ruda, sister Bernadetta (Bunny) Cappellutti and his brother Donald (Helen) Watts and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Reposing Yorktown Funeral Home, 945 East Main Street Shrub Oak, NY on Thursday January 13th 2-6pm. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday January 14th, at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, 1377 East Main Street Shrub Oak, NY at 10:00 am followed by interment at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne NY, Following COVID regulations masks are required as is social distancing . A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to a pet rescue, American Heart Association, or a charity of your choice in Jack's name.
John H. (Jack) Watts of Weston, Fl. (formerly of Bronx, NY) - John H. Watts (aka Jack), a 6 year resident of Weston, Florida passed away after an extended illness on January 7, 2022 at the age of 96. He was the first born son to the late Gerard... View Obituary & Service Information