Lorraine C. Watkins (née Chiafullo), age 89, of Neptune, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Lorraine was born and raised in Long Branch, New Jersey. She worked for several years at Nunzio’s Pizza in Long Branch, a family business started by her grandparents.

Lorraine married Herbert “Pros” Watkins, and together they made their home in Neptune, where they raised their three loving children. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 58 years, Herbert “Pros” Watkins, in 2016.

Lorraine is survived by her children, Kimberly Blied and her husband Ray of Neptune, John Watkins of Manalapan, and Heide Sheridan and her husband Michael of Whiting. She is also survived by her brother, Louis Chiafullo of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and her sisters, Bonnie Eckert of Neptune and Veronica Falivene of Long Branch.

Services will be private.