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Michael Francis Watson, 71, of Matawan, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center.

Michael was born on June 11, 1954, in Troy, New York, to Francis and Patricia Watson (née LaBombard). The fourth of seven children, Michael moved with his family to Matawan at the age of nine and made it his home for the rest of his life. From the Marc Woods neighborhood to his school …

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Memories & condolences

Miss you Mike. You were my oldest and best friend. Condolences to Chris,Tappy, Trish, Nancy, Pete n Tommy. Love from al…
Miss you Mike. You were my oldest and best friend. Condolences to Chris,Tappy, Trish, Nancy, Pete n…
Miss you Mike. You were my oldest and best friend. Condolences t…
Steve knew him from childhood and we eventually lived across the street at 52 Wyckoff. He was always so sweet and kind,…
Steve knew him from childhood and we eventually lived across the street at 52 Wyckoff. He was alway…
Steve knew him from childhood and we eventually lived across the…

I  knew him as cigar  Mike I met him in Matawan years ago.He always had a smile andsomething positive to say 

We would l…

I  knew him as cigar  Mike I met him in Matawan years ago.He always had a smile andsomething positi…

I  knew him as cigar  Mike I met him in Matawan years ago.He alw…

To the whole Watson family,

I’m so sorry for your loss. My fondest memories of Michael were of him spending summers in C…

To the whole Watson family,

I’m so sorry for your loss. My fondest memories of Michael were of him s…

To the whole Watson family,

I’m so sorry for your loss. My fondes…

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Born

June 11th, 1954
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Passed away

December 15th, 2025
Matawan, NJ

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Michael "Mike" Watson