Michael Watson
July 14 1948 - March 18 2014
Visitation :
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Monday March 24th 2014 4-8 p.m.
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
Services:
Celebration of Life
Monday March 24th 2014 at 8:00 pm
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home & Cremation Service
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus
, Ohio 43212
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Obituary
Michael W. Watson, age 65, of Hilliard, died on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at home, after a courageous ten-year battle with cancer. He was formerly employed with Buckeye Federal and currently employed with the City of Columbus Parks and Recreation Department (over 25 years), as a Recreation Supervisor. In his position with Parks and Rec, he worked at Dodge Park, Holton Park, Cassidy Avenue and was currently at Whetstone Rec Center. He directed the summer basketball league for teens and was in-charge of the 900 member soccer league at Whetstone. He graduated from Grandview Heights High School in 1966 and with a track scholarship attended Miami of Ohio for three years, later graduating from The Ohio State University. Member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, was an avid Buckeye fan, and also a devoted NCAA basketball follower. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy and Bill Watson and father-in-law, Jack Cleary. He is survived by his wife, Colleen; brothers, Andy, Scott and Matt (Cherie) Watson; mother-in-law, Virginia Cleary; brothers-in-law, Michael (Betsy) Cleary and William Cleary; sisters-in-law, Maureen (John) Lince and Joan Donnelly; plus many nieces and nephews and many dear friends. The family wishes to thank Dr. J. Paul Monk and all the staff of the 10th Floor at the Martha Morehouse Pavilion and all the staff of Ohio Health Hospice. The family invites all to a gathering celebrating Michael's life on Monday, March 24, 2014, from 4-8 p.m., at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 West Fifth Avenue, Columbus, where a service will conclude visition at 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to the Grandview Heights High School Alumni Association, PO Box 12116 Columbus, OH 43212. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.
Contributions
Contributions may be directed to any of the followingCondolences for Michael Watson
From : Rizzi Family
To : Watson Family
Date: March 21st 2014
Deepest condolences from The Rizzi Family (Sam, Hillary, Sophia, Hannah). It was a privilege for me to coach and my girls to play in Mike's Whetstone rec league girls basketball program over the last several years. He was a joy to work with and be around and will be missed dearly.
From : The Kozeleks
To : Colleen & Family
Date: March 21st 2014
We had the privileged of knowing and working with Mike at the Rec Center. Mike was a diamond in the rough with a wicked sense of humor! We loved him and will miss him terribly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
From : Shawn Rose
To : Watson Family and Friends
Date: March 21st 2014
Mike was a large part of my childhood at Holton Rec. Center. From the age of 8-18, everyday he was there for a lot of us. I recently became employed with Park and Recreation and had the pleasure of talking with him again. He was the same person that brought joy to so many especially me even though he might have never known it. This is a great loss to the world and he will be missed. Prayers to family and friends.
From : Mary Bova-Ervin
To : The Family of Mike Watson
Date: March 23rd 2014
Mike was a wonderful guy, worked with his father, and worked with Mike at Whetstone
Community Center. He was always a positive person and will be sadly missed! My thoughts go out to all of you. God Bless and Keep
From : john & jill cleary
To : Colleen
Date: March 24th 2014
We are so very sorry to hear about Mike's death Colleen. We will be praying that you receive from God his incredible love and comfort during this period of sorrow and loss. God bless - john & jill
From : LaTrece Curry
To : Colleen
Date: March 24th 2014
Colleen I would like to send to you my deepest condolences in your time of grief. I pray comfort for you and your family, and that you will hold tight to the wonderful memories and years you had with your husband.
ȁC May the Lord bless you and keep you; May the Lord make His face to shine upon you, And be gracious to you; May the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.ȁD Numbers 6:24-26
From : The Longar Family
To : The Watson Family
Date: March 24th 2014
Our family had the pleasure of knowing Mike for many years during the time he worked at the Whetstone Rec Center. He presided over everything with humor, patience, and a twinkle in his eye. He knew most kids there by name and took a real interest in our family and the development of our children. We were always cheered and comforted by his presence, and we will miss him more than we can say. He was the heart and soul of the Center. Our sincerest condolences go to his family and many, many friends.
From : Avis Bradley
To : Colleen and the children (dogs)
Date: March 26th 2014
I had the privfell of working with Mike at Howard for several years. He is a genuine Great guy.