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John Hawko Obituary

Of Malden, died at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Medford, on June 12, 2008. He was 94 years old. Born in Medford. He was former owner Bay State Bingo in Woburn. WW II Army Veteran serving with the Military Police. Member of the VFW. Beloved husband of the late Margaret (Kennedy). Loving father of Maureen Areglado of Charlestown, RI; John P. of Nahant & Marilyn DeAvilla of Malden. Grandfather of Kevin Dwan & Alison Fracassa, Greg & Brian Hawko, Amy Cronin, Eric & Meg DeAvilla. Great grandfather of Kiera Dwan. Brother of the late Rev. Msgr. Richard Hawko, Harold, James, Lawrence, William & Thomas Hawko. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. Funeral from the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut St. (Rt. 60, adjacent to St. Agnes' Church) ARLINGTON, on Tuesday at 9:30 am. Funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church, Malden at 10:30 am. Relatives & friends invited. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Friends of McFadden Memorial Manor, 341 Forest St., Malden, MA 02148 or the Sabrina's Foundation, (sabrinasfoundation.org). Online condolences www.keefefuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 14 to Jun. 15, 2008.

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Mike Casey

July 19, 2008

Mr. Hawko,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Bill Blake

June 16, 2008

Hi Maureen, Iam Bil Blake, I knew your father and I just saw his obit. in the paper. My in-law's were close friends of him and your Mother. I can remmember when I was going with Jeri, and going to the Tierney house and see your Dad,playing poker with his friends. The Roger's, The Tierney's. He was always so outgoing and always so happy and constantly in a good mood, as I remember him. I an so sorry for you loss.

Donna and Craig Richards

June 14, 2008

Marilyn and family,
We are terribly sorry to hear of your loss, it is a difficult time for all of you so try to remember the fun things and the great memories, they will help keep your dad with you always.
Love

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