November 25, 1950 – January 18, 2026
Curtis E. Watt, 75, of Salamanca, NY, died peacefully Sunday morning, January 18, 2026, at his home.
Born November 25, 1950 in Salamanca, NY, he was the son of the late Elwin Watt and Corinne Dowdy and was raised by his uncle and aunt, Paul and Mamie Jones. He was married November 7, 1981 in Salamanca to the former Sallie Kaulaity, who survives.
He was an enrolled member of the Seneca Nation of Indians and the Turtle Clan.
He was graduate of Salamanca High School, Class of 1970, where he played varsity track and football. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Germany.
Curtis had worked several construction jobs throughout the area.
He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially watching his grandchildren’s various sporting events. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and liked to watch all different sports and play horseshoes.
Surviving besides his wife are: a daughter, Vanessa (Parker Booth Sr.) Kaulaity, Onondaga Nation, NY; a son, Adam “AC” (Tami) Watt, Jimersontown, NY; five granddaughters, Marissa Booth, Maeva Booth, both of Onondaga Nation, NY, Harper Watt, Hattie Watt, Heron Watt, all of Jimersontown, NY; three grandsons, Parker Booth Jr., Curtis Booth, both of Onondaga Nation, NY, Hiram Watt, Jimersontown, NY; two sisters, Maureen Redeye, Cathy (Kim) Henning-Redeye, both of Salamanca, NY; several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by three sisters, Amy Harrison, Judy Cooper, Marilyn Cooper and two brothers, Timothy Jones and Richard Cooper.
Friends may call at the family home, 3522 Center Rd, Salamanca beginning Tuesday afternoon, January 20, 2026 and continuing all day Wednesday.
Funeral services will be held in the family home on Thursday at 10 am, followed by services in the Coldspring Longhouse with Speakers from the Coldspring Longhouse officiating.
Burial will be held at Hillside Haven Cemetery in Steamburg, NY.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of O’Rourke & O’Rourke Inc Funeral Home, 25 River St., Salamanca, NY.
E-Condolences can be sent to orourke.orourkefh@gmail.com or posted to facebook.com/onofh.
