Robert Thomas Watson, age 88, of Union, NJ, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday March 14, 2019. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation at McCracken Funeral Home 1500 Morris Avenue Union, NJ, on Monday March 18, 2019 from 4-8 PM. A prayer service will be held on Tuesday March 19, 2019 at 10:30 AM. Entombment will follow at Graceland Memorial Park Kenilworth, NJ. Robert was a land surveyor; he owned and operated Borrie, McDonald & Watson Land Surveyors in Bloomfield, NJ. Robert was an avid outdoorsman. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He attended NJIT in Newark before serving in the U.S. Army. Robert was predeceased by his beloved wife Marian Watson and his sister Nola Murray and brother Raymond Watson. He is survived by his devoted children James (Katherine) Watson, Richard (Bernadette) and Patricia (Glen C. Johnson), his loving grandchildren Erin Mullman, Kevin Watson, Andrew Watson, Nicholas Watson, Danielle Watson and Timothy Watson, his cherished great-grandchildren Harrison and Dylan Mullman and Clark Watson, he also survived by his dear sister Claire Honeker and brother William Watson. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to New Jersey Veterans Network 10 Ward Place East Hanover, NJ 07936.
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