Delores Laura Watson

Delores Watson Obituary

Delores Laura Watson, 76, passed away peacefully in her home in Moore on Monday, February 5, 2007 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Delores was born in Irvington, New Jersey on August 27, 1930 to Philip and Laura Loretta Palmerozza Santora. She lived in New Jersey until marrying the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Joseph Watson, a decorated Air Force officer, in 1952. After being disabled in Korea, Bob returned to his home state of Oklahoma with Delores and their young family, and they lived in the Oklahoma City area for most of their lives together. Delores' life centered on her family and the care of her three children, Debbie, Bobbie, and Philip. She was a wonderful wife and mother and took great pride in the accomplishments of her 'Pishies' (children). She had a 26-year career with the FAA, and retired at the age of 75 after becoming ill. She had many friends at the FAA and in Oklahoma City, and she will be missed by many whose lives she touched. Delores loved cooking, ad was a wonderful 'Italian Mama'. She always made sure there was a pot of 'gravy' (spaghetti sauce) simmering on the stove. She also loved to play Bingo, to play quarter slots at area casinos, and to make an occasional trip to her favorite vacation spot, Las Vegas, Nevada. Delores had a wonderful sense of humor, and she was always the center of fun in the family. Delores was preceded in death by her husband, mother and father, and sisters Loretta, Gloria, Mary, and brother Nicholas. She is survived by daughter, Debbie Swansberger and husband John, her son Bobby Watson and wife Carla, her son Philip and wife Belinda; grandchildren, Jenine Swansberger, Keith Melton, and Carol Symes; sisters, Lee Balaz and Rita Dicola; and four great grandchildren; as well as numerous friends and extended family. The family requests that memorial gifts be made to The American Cancer Society, 6525 N. Meridian Ave. Suite 110, OKC, OK 73116. Visitation will begin 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at Resthaven Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M., Thursday, February 8, 2007 in the Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel with interment following in Resthaven Memory Gardens. RESTHAVEN FUNERAL HOME S.W. 104TH AT WALKER 691-1661

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Published by Oklahoman on Feb. 7, 2007.

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for Delores Watson

8 Entries

Susan O'Hara

February 18, 2007

Dee was such a great and good-natured friend. At work, she always loved talking about our kids, and gave great advice from someone who'd been through it herself. She especilly loved pinching my babies' fat little cheeks and saying "God Love 'em," and "God Bless 'em". Oh I hope there's a little white slot machine in heaven that doles out golden coins for Dee, and that Bob's finally reunited with her after these last few years.

Kay Furry

February 10, 2007

Truly one of the best-natured and fun people that I have ever known! Those many years selling hot dogs at the OU games and trying to get the inventory counts right were a blast! I am so very glad that Debbie has learned her great Italian cooking skills :)

As she called me - Annie

February 8, 2007

I just have to add this. She was so funny. Here at work, we celebrated birthdays with cake,etc. I remember the year before she left work bringing in a cake, cards, for her "69" birthday. She always said don't bring nothing for me and here I thought all this time, I celebrated her "69" birthday with her. She never let on that she was older and would never tell us her true age. And Oh, how that Frank Sinatra calendar went over. She just adored the younger Frankie. He was also from New Jersey, Of course.

Steve Stoltenborg

February 8, 2007

Those of us who worked with Dee
feel a great loss also, our
thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Elvra Lee

February 7, 2007

I enjoyed working with Delores, she was a wonderful person. My deepest condolences for you and your family.

Ann Nelson

February 7, 2007

The Nelsons are saddened by your loss and our prayers go out to you. Andy Pandy will miss playing bingo with your mom and telling her of his poker winnings in Oklahoma. She was so funny - she would tell him to hurry up and turn 21 so she could take him to Las Vegas so her and him could get rich . We would always talk about New Jersey and our Italian ways. I will miss that as no one here understands like she did. God Bless and keep in touch.

Stephanie Moore-Stubbs

February 7, 2007

Phil and Belinda,
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies and let me know if there is anything I can do to help you during and after this difficult time.
I have to be in court tomorrow afternoon and will not be able to attend the funeral. I would like to visit when you are ready and bring some food.
God bless you all,
Love Stephanie
414-6900

Lenice Wright

February 7, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

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