Dozens of family and friends gathered to mourn the first African American

elected as Mayor of a village, in the State of New York. November 7, 2019

THE HONORABLE
MAYOR
THOMAS L. WATSON Sr.
1937 - 2019

Mayor of Haverstraw

1989 - 1995

Leader and Legend

A funeral was held today at Calvary Baptist Church in Haverstraw for Thomas L. Watson.

"TL" served as mayor of Haverstraw from 1989 until 1995.

Flags across the county were lowered in his honor.

Rockland - Westchester NEWS

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