Larry E. Watson
September 11, 1939 - April 5, 2017
Larry E. Watson, 77, of Benicia passed away Wednesday at his home following a brief illness. He was born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma and has called Benicia his home for close to 70 years. He worked for the U.S. Government as a computer systems analyst for 45 years, most of those years at Mare Island Naval Shipyard. Larry was a longtime member of St. Dominic's Church and years ago was a member of the YMI. He was an avid golfer, piloted his own plane for many years and participated in the Reno Air Races many times. He was a fan of all the local sports teams and loved driving his 1991 Corvette. He is survived by Arlinda, his wife of more than 57 years; sons Richard (Cat), Brett (Janie) & Jimmy (Gena) Watson; brother Gary (Kietra) Watson; his grandchildren Conner, Madeline, Aislinn & Elise; his nieces Jennifer, Nikki, Gigi & Tammy; and his dog Brandi. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother in law John Galvan. Vigil services will be held 7:30 p.m., Sunday at St. Dominic's Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday at St. Dominic's Church, 475 East I Street, Benicia. Burial will follow in St. Dominic's Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 3-6 p.m. at Passalacqua Funeral Chapel. Family prefers donations to St. Dominic's Church, St. Dominic's School or Benicia High School Athletics.
Larry E. Watson, 77, of Benicia passed away Wednesday at his home following a brief illness. He was born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma and has called Benicia his home for close to 70 years. He worked for the U.S. Government as a computer systems analyst... View Obituary & Service Information