John Patrick Watts Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of John Patrick Watts of West Long Branch, New Jersey, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 28, 2025 at the age of 65. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire his loved ones, keeping John Patrick's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While his presence may be gone, his impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas Cantwell Watts and Ann Marie Nowicky Watts. He is survived by: his wife Mary Angela; his daughter Erica Watts Smith; his son-in-law Alex Smith; his grandchildren, Margo and Anderson; his daughters, Alissa Watts (Scott Johnson) and Chelsea Watts Cichon; his son-in-law Jordan Cichon; his grandson Maverick; and his great grandchild John Dillon Watts.
Visitation was held on Thursday, April 3rd 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Thompson Memorial (310 Broad St, Red Bank, NJ 07701). A funeral Mass was held on Friday, April 4th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the St. Jerome's Church (254 Wall St, West Long Branch, NJ 07764).