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JOSEPH HAWKINS Obituary

Joseph Hawkins, 48, of Schenectady, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday May 8, 2010 at his home in Schenectady. Born on November 12, 1961 in Long Island, NY, he was the son of the late John and Satsuyo Yamane Hawkins. Joseph was a lifelong area resident and attended local schools. Joseph worked volunteering for many years at the Schenectady City Mission. Survivors include his three daughters, Misty Hawkins of Schenectady, Amber Carpenter of Rotterdam, and Antonia (Steven) Daigneault of Vicenza, Italy; two brothers, John and Patrick Hawkins of Oregon; five sisters, Ellen (Dave) Wane of Oregon, Elizabeth (Eric Filkins) Hawkins of Albany, Mary (Robert) Shutter of Amsterdam, Theresa (Kenneth Rockenstire) Hawkins of Schenectady, and Maureen (Pervez) Kahn of Albany; five grandchildren, Alexis, Isaiah, Thor, Dakota, and Anthony. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 1 p.m. at Griswold Funeral Home, 1867 State St., Schenectady, NY. Burial will follow at Parkview Cemetery, Schenectady. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. To express condolences visit scott-barbieri.com.

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Published by The Daily Gazette Co. on May 12, 2010.

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Aaron Buono

May 15, 2010

Joe,
Your spirit will be greatly missed in this world..you had a kind heart and were a truly generous person...I will always miss you as you were one of my true friends...my deepest sympathies go out to your loved ones and family and those that had the pleasure as I did to know you...

tiffany rodriguez

May 14, 2010

R.I.P joe you were a good long time friend watched us grow and its so sad u had to leave the world so quickly. 1 day we all be there with u smiling down on everyone. you will be in your family and friends hearts forever and will not be forgotten.

May 13, 2010

May God Bless the Family of Joe
From the Dental Staff at Hometown Health

Elizabeth Hawkins

May 12, 2010

Joe R.I.P. (my oldest brother gone too soon - I will miss you.

May 12, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Carol Rodriguez

May 12, 2010

rest in peace joe ur gonna be missed by alot of people carol and family

Kari Austin

May 12, 2010

You will be deeply missed Joe. I was glad to have you in my family!! XOXOX

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