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Earl Watkins

June 19, 1935 — October 3, 2020

Southwest Philadelphia

Earl "Chick" Watkins age 85 on October 3, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Mary Lou (nee Lachall) who died only four days after Chick. Devoted father of Daniel (Kathleen), Jackie O'Mara and the late Brent and Glenn. Also survived by 11 grandchildren Daniel Glenn Watkins, Christopher Watkins, Karena DiLiberato, Erica Watkins, Tracy Ceruzzi, Daniel E. Watkins, Samantha O'Mara, Olivia O'Mara, Amanda O'Mara, Shawn O'Mara, David O'Mara (father of O'Mara children), and Michael Watkins; 7 great grandchildren Robert Watkins, Victoria Speakman, Daniel Speakman, Alexis DiLiberato, Peyton Miller, Katelyn Watkins, Josh Scaperotto, Cole Watkins, Brooklyn Watkins, Charli Watkins, Jonathan Ceruzzi, and Natalie Ceruzzi; 2 great-great grandchildren Oliver Watkins and Neah DiLiberato-Feliciano,  and his brother John Barcello.

Relatives and friends are invited to Mary Lou and Chick's visitation with their family Friday October 16th from 9:15am to 10:15am  at St. Irenaeus Church, 72nd and Grovers Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153. Funeral Mass 10:30am. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery where Mary Lou and Chick will be buried together.

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Visitation

Friday, October 16, 2020

9:15 - 10:15 am (Eastern time)

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St. Irenaeus Church


Philadelphia, PA 19153

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Funeral Mass

Friday, October 16, 2020

Starts at 10:30 am (Eastern time)

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St. Irenaeus Church


Philadelphia, PA 19153

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Interments

Friday, October 16, 2020

Starts at 11:50 am (Eastern time)

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Holy Cross Cemetery

Bailey Road
Yeadon, PA 19050

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