Larry E. Watson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

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

September 11, 1939 - April 5, 2017