Obituary of William J Watt

Bill Watt was born on April 6th, 1949. His life was characterized by gentleness, kindness, gratefulness and joy! Bill just celebrated his 75th birthday. Bill loved being home and spending time with his housemates and team. Bill loved the Beatles and Johnny Cash. He loved all things sports and a really great Western movie. Bill dressed up in cowboy gear for one of his housemate Peter who needed encouragement and enjoyed watching Lone Ranger movies with him. Bill grew up in Chili Center. Bill attended Washington Irving School for elementary school. Later, he spent many years at the Al Sigl Center on Elmwood Avenue. In 1987, Bill moved into Buffalo Road. He was an original there. Eventually, Bill moved into his home at Whalen Road. He joined his church next door at the “Episcopal Church of the Incarnation. When Bill attended an annual meeting, the Pastor asked if the congregation needed anything more to make church better. Bill raised his hand and said, “Yes, Jesus”. Bill enjoyed making cookies to bring over to his faith community and enjoyed greeting people the moment he entered his church. He loved to sing and pray at his church, at home and at work. He loved his Bible (which was given to him by his mother). When Bill talked about prayer he said he was talking to God. It was beautiful to listen to Bill pray. Bill loved to go to the mailbox and check the mail when got home from his day program. When the weather was good, he loved to go to the Public Market to purchase fruits and vegetables for his Whalen family. Bill attended the Springdale Farm day site for several years and in recent years enjoyed attending the Nine Mile Line day site. Bill made many friends there and loved volunteering in the community there. It was fun to surprise the police and firefighters with bake goods and treats. He loved to grow things in the garden there. He loved to go out to lunch with his friend Nancy. Bill loved his brother Dan. They enjoyed going to McDonald’s together and sporting events through the years. Bill was a traveling man. He loved vacationing in Disney World in Florida and traveled to Inlet, New York to enjoy time in the Adirondacks several times. He also loved going to sporting events. He traveled to New York City to watch the Yankees play and to Buffalo to watch the Sabre’s hockey team. Locally, he loved the Amerk’s hockey team. Buffalo Bill’s training camp was something Bill looks forward to each year. He fiercely loved these teams and cheered with all his heart. Bill is predeceased by his father Bill Watt and mother Jessie Watt. Bill is survived by his brothers Dan Watt and David Watt. Bill’s life will be celebrated at All Season’s Chapel at White Haven Cemetery (*White Haven 210 Marsh Rd, Pittsford, NY 14534) this Thursday, August 15th. Visitation will be from 10am-11am. A service will be in the All Season’s Chapel at 11am following the visitation. Interment will be private.