Drew Allen Watson, 59 of Valparaiso, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, October 8, 2025. He was born on June 23, 1966 in Gary, Indiana, the son of the late Richard A. and Judith E. (Schutz) Watson. A 1984 graduate of Valparaiso High School, Drew was a self-made businessman operating Europelli, a leather craftsman watch strap company. He had a passion for watches and was enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge with anyone. Drew enjoyed Sunday football games, go Bears, and loved the Sunday night phone calls with family. He had a love for cooking and grilling to bring his family and friends together and even helped create their family cookbook. His passion for time spent with family and friends will be greatly missed.
On March 14, 1998, Drew married his loving wife of 27 years, Maria E. Fragasso who survives along with their sons, Ian (Katie) Watson and Jason (Britni) Watson; grandsons, Jack and Carson; brother, Sam Watson; father-in-law, Vince Fragasso; and many loving extended family and friends.
A Memorial Gathering will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 1:00-3:00 PM at Moeller Funeral Home 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso, with a Memorial Service beginning at 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.
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Maria, my heart is breaking for you and your family. I am so very sorry for your loss. -Mary Spiess
Dear Maria, Please accept my deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I wish you comfort and peace during this difficult time. 'What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.' — Helen Keller" -Rose Benoit
I've had the pleasure of being Drew's customer for easily over a decade and the absolute privilege to call him a friend too as well always texted and spoke on the phone. I'm so DEEPLY saddened at his passing and I'm praying for his wonderful wife and the entire family. To me Drew was a patient intelligent loyal person, always educating and always with a peaceful and unique personality. A complete gentleman and whenever he spoke of Maria to me over the phone his voice would crack because of his love for her, and his love for his family of which he was/is so proud of. Drew I friggin LOVE you buddy and I'm still in shock. May you be with God and rest in peace! -Paul P.
Dear Maria There are no words to express how deeply saddened I am for you and your family. You are in my prayers to have strength during this time. Memories are forever comforting . Love of family and friends are with you always. May his memory be eternal. -Rita Oberlie
My prayers are with you and your family. -Joann
Dear Maria, My deepest condolences to you and your family. -Mike Lynn
I am deeply sorry for your loss Maria. My thoughts are with you and your family during this very difficult time. -Cheryl DeLeon
Dear Maria There are no words to express how deeply saddened I am for you and your family. You are in my prayers to have strength during this time. Memories are forever comforting . Love of family and friends are with you always. May his memory be eternal. -Rita Oberlie
Dear Maria, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. -I-Hsuan Lin
Sorry to hear about Drew. Knew him from our early years on Timezone as we both sold watch straps. Just heard about this today and offering my condolences to his family. -DON GINSLER
I am so sorry for your loss, I pray for you and your family to have peace and comfort during this difficult time. God bless you. -Jackie Crozier
We are so sorry to hear about Drew, our heart just breaks for you and your family. Running into you and Drew over the summer was such a blessing. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. -Mark and Trish Coleman
