Obituary of Ann Marie Watkins
Myerstown, PA – Ann Marie Watkins, 68, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, December 2, 2022 at her home with her family by her side.
Born in Plainfield, Ann Marie was raised and had resided in South Plainfield, NJ for the majority of her life before relocating to Phillipsburg, NJ then Davenport, Florida for a short time and settled to Myerstown, PA 15 years ago.
A devoted wife, mother, sister and friend, Ann Marie had worked at the former Bagel Stop in South Plainfield and had passion for cooking and would share the food with everyone. Additionally she found joy in volunteering at church and food kitchens.
Predeceased by her parents, Albert and Anne ( Kavka ) and a brother, John “Jackie” Marciniak, she is survived by her husband, Robert Watkins, Jr. and two daughters Christine Fibraio and Lori Eosso and sister, Theresa Hellebrand.
She will also be missed by her two grandchildren, CJ and Giovanna as well as many extended family members and several dear friends she considered family.
Family and friends may gather at McCriskin – Gustafson Home For Funerals, 2425 Plainfield Avenue South Plainfield NJ 07080 on Monday, December 5, 2022 from 4-6PM for visitation.
Cremation will follow privately with committal prayers and entombment of her cremated remains on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 1PM in Holy Redeemer Cemetery, South Plainfield, all are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations in her memory may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105. www.stjude.com