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Philip M. Hawco

12/01/1924 - 09/12/2013

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Obituary For Philip M. Hawco

Philip M. Hawco, 88 of Rockland died peacefully at his home on September 12, 2013. He was born in Quincy, son of the late Timothy and Anna (Armstrong) Hawco and was raised and educated there. He graduated from Quincy Vocational Technical High School.

Mr. Hawco enlisted in the Army-Air Corps and had a proud 20 year career in the military. After his retirement from the service he worked at the General Dynamics Co. in the Fore River Shipyard and later their San Diego location where he refurbished helicopters that had been damaged in battle.

Upon his return to Massachusetts he resided in Quincy, Weymouth and Brockton before settling in Rockland 7 years ago. He was a member of the Retired Air Force Sergeants Association.

He is survived by his wife Anna M. (Bigger) Hawco and his children Retta Ann Hawco and P. Martin Hawco both of Concord, CA., Barbara J. Main of Brentwood, CA., and Donald Bigger of Westwood. He also leaves a sister Midge Pettinelli of Kingston as well as 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife Shirley A. (Fay) Hawco and two sisters Loretta Grant and Patricia Hosang.

The family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate his life at the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union St. Rockland on Monday September 16, 2013 from 5-8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday September 17, 2013 in Holy Family Church, 403 Union St. Rockland at 9:00 AM. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Holy Family Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project 1120 G Street NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20005. www.woundedwarriorproject.org

Services

16 Sep

Visitation

17:00 PM - 20:00 PM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
17 Sep

Mass of Christian Burial

09:00 AM

Holy Family Church 403 Union St. Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
17 Sep

Interment with Military Honors

10:30 AM

Holy Family Cemetery 92 Centre Ave Rockland, MA Get Directions »
17 Sep

Reception

11:15 AM

Leisurewoods Clubhouse Leisurewoods Drive Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
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  • 05/25/2021

    Martin Hawco

    Dad, today is the second year you have been gone from our lives. Memories of you seem to drift through my mind often. They are mostly happy thoughts of many experiences. Thank you for those memories. I miss your silly joking around, quick wit and your hugs and just talking with you every day. Rest in peace dad, I love you very much. Martin

  • 05/25/2021

    Shawn Salin

    Gramps, I will never forget your kind heart, and your wonderful sense of humor. You always made me laugh, and I enjoyed hearing your voice with that memorable Boston accent. I will love you and miss you always.

  • 05/25/2021

    P. Martin Hawco

    Dad you were a wonderful person a loving husband, father and a friend to many. You always had a bright side to what most of us would have found depressing or things just not going right. Your faith in God was true and in your country honorable and strong. Thank you for all you have taught me, I hope to live to your high standards. You are the best.

  • 05/25/2021

    kimberly phelps nelson

    Phil was always a bright spot in my day. He was a true gentleman with a great smile and a kind word. Although he and I haven't crossed paths in quite a while, I was saddened to hear of his passing and wish Anna and his children peace in the coming days. He will be missed. Kimberly Phelps Nelson

  • 05/25/2021

    Janet Rodriguez

    I am a parishioner of Holy Family Church and would see Phil each and every Sunday at Mass and I would shake his hand as I headed up to communion, and as I watched him, he was becoming frail and needed oxygen, but again, his faith kept him coming to Mass with friends and neighbors who brought him each week. I was sad to hear of his passing. Phil, may you rest in peace!

  • 05/25/2021

    Judy Walling

    To the Hawco Family, Phil was a wonderful fellow. Always a smile on his face and a kind word on his lips. A true gentleman. May all my prayers and the prayers of all others help you thru these dark days ahead. God Bless! God has another Angel up above.

  • 05/25/2021

    Karen McCaarthy

    To the Hawco/Bigger family. My deepest sympathy for your loss. Phil was a wonderful man and a friend to everyone. I have so many memories of him, but one of my favorites goes back to dancing school. The girls couldn't go on stage without a kiss from Phil before he pulled the curtain. Kisses to you Phil. Love Karen (Pinel) McCarthy

  • 05/25/2021

    Bev Hoppe

    To the Hawco Family, My condolences to all of you in the loss of your husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Thanks for Mr. Hawco's military service to our great nation.

  • 05/25/2021

    melanie kilcorse

    Gramps will be missed. He had a keen sense of humor, a loveable laugh. He was my first introduction to the Boston Red Sox. Gave me their sweatshirt I wore for years. I'll remember his unshaven kisses, the sound of his voice, and how he made me smile. Luv u Gramps! Melanie Salin Kilcorse

  • 05/25/2021

    Debra a Smith

    TO The Hawco Family, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Im so sorry for your loss. Love, Debbie [Dillon] Smith

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