Joseph E. Watt, 50, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 in Philadelphia, PA.

Funeral service will be held at Kirk & Nice Suburban Chapel, 333 West County Line Road, Huntington Valley, PA 19006 on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 9:30 am.  Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, 5201 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem, PA 19020.

Joseph was born in Philadelphia, PA and is the beloved son of the late Joseph J. Watt and Linda D. Watt (nee Greipp) on October 6, 1972.  He attended Olney High School and graduated in 1990. He worked as an Orthopedic Coordinator at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) for 22 years; he cherished helping children and their families. He was always there for anyone who needed him. He was a long time performer as a Mummer in the string bands. Starting at the early age of 13 in Uptown and continuing through the years with various clubs including Woodland, Crean, and Greater Kensington. He was a champion mummer with the Quaker City String Band. He loved playing music for people in the streets of Philadelphia every New Year's Day.

Joseph is survived by his beloved wife Christine (nee Matthews), his loving children, son JJ and daughter Tessa, sister Lisa Miller (Lenny), father-in-law Joseph J. Matthews, sister-in-law Maryellen Abram (Ed), brother-in-law Joseph Matthews (Patty). Joseph is also survived by his Uncles, Aunts, Nephews, Nieces, Cousins and many friends.  He is  preceded in death by his father Joseph J. Watt and mother Linda D. Watt.

Memorial donations may be made to

Gift of Life, 5901 Broken Sound Pkwy NW, Ste 600, Boca Raton, FL 33487

https://www.giftoflife.org/