Peter A. "Babe" Basco

BASCO, Peter A. "Babe" - Of Swartz Creek, age 66, died Monday, January 6, 2003 at his residence. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12Noon Friday, January 10, 2003 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, G- 3139 Hogarth Avenue in Flint, Reverend Monsignor Richard J. Groshek officiating. Burial in Crestwood Cemetery, with a military graveside service under the auspice of VFW Post #822 Honor Guard. Those desiring may make contributions to the American Cancer Society or St. Pius X Catholic Church. Visitation 2-8PM Wednesday and 11AM-2PM and 4-8PM Thursday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. A rosary will be prayed at 7PM Thursday at the funeral home. Pete was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 11, 1936. He served in the U.S. Army for 2 years. Pete married Janet McInnes-Pickard on September 4, 1982. He was a member of the Catholic Community. Pete was employed by General Motors at Buick Motor Division for 35 years, retiring in March of 1993. He was a substitute teacher for the Flint Public Schools after his retirement and coached football at Southwestern Academy. His enjoyment was his family. His wife, Jan, children and grandchildren were the center of his life. He took great pleasure in attending sporting events, golf trips with a special group of friends, painting military miniatures, puzzle solving and was the king of garage sales. He was an avid Red Wings fan, loved Bob Seger and Old Time Rock and Roll. His greatest memories were made up at Black Lake at his cabin, cooking, campfires and celebrations where all the family could gather. His legacy will be carried on through his family and friends. Surviving are wife, Jan; 4 children, Renee and husband Patrick Phillips and their children, Andrea, Tyler and Katie, Sheila and husband Ward Curtiss and their children, Nick and Noah, Terry and wife Shelley Pickard and their children, Logan and Layne, Tracy and husband Scott Bailey and their children, Chase and Hunter; sister, Elaine and husband Michael Gohl and their family, Greg and wife Gillian Gohl and Juli Gohl; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; special friends, Dick and Jeannie Garrett. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Basco; parents, Pete and Mary; son-in-law, Dan Rose.