Cecilia Geraldine (Tagarelli) Watson

Cecelia Watson (Tagarelli), passed away peacefully, February 24,2020, after a brief illness. Cecelia was a Christian and now rests in the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Cecelia was born in Tampa and raised in Tampa and Tarpon Springs.  She was a devoted wife, sister, step-mother, grandmother and aunt. Cecelia is survived by her husband, Sam Watson; stepchildren, Mary Lynn Watson and Donald Watson; sisters, Rose Marie Broome (Arlan), Donna Hartzell (David) and Kathy McCormick; brother, Michael Tagarelli; sister-in-law, Elaine Tagarelli (Albert deceased);  grandchildren, Samuel Watson III (Jill), Stephanie Paolucci (Berto) and Kimmy Watson; along with many, nieces and nephews, two of which, Phyllis Timmons and Marie Tagarelli, provided loving care to her during her illness. Cecelia is predeceased by her parents, Dan and Filomena Tagarelli, her brother, Albert Tagarelli and her sisters, Rita Karakos and Jeanette Girone and step-son, Sam Watson Jr. A Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 pm, on Friday, February 28 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Tarpon Springs. Entombment will follow at Cycadia Cemetery. Vinson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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