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Peter J. Hawker

1962 - 2024

BORN

1962

DIED

2024

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Sanderson-Moore Funeral Home, Inc.

32 State Street

Seneca Falls, New York

Peter Hawker Obituary

SENECA FALLS - Peter J. Hawker, 62, of Seneca Falls, N.Y. passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday September 25, 2024.

Peter was born March 18, 1962 in Seneca Falls to the late Allen W. Hawker Sr. and Rita (Giovannetti) Hawker. He was a proud member of the Seneca Falls Fire Department for many years, following in the footsteps of his late Uncle Paul Giovannetti of Auburn, N.Y. Peter worked construction most of his life and was a member of the Labors Union Local 435. Peter was a recent retiree from the Casella Waste Company. Peter was a motorcycle enthusiast, and loved to ride with his son Mason. He truly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Peter's light-heartedness, boisterous personality and endless humor made him a very special friend to many people.

Peter is survived by his son, Mason A. Hawker; girlfriend, Lisa Kriegelstein; sister, Beatrice Ann (Joe) Nolan; brother, Allen W. Hawker Jr. (Carrie Faiola); nephews: Allen W. Hawker III, Joseph (Kelly) Nolan, Jake (Caitlyn) Nolan, and Jordan (Lindsey) Nolan.

Besides his parents, Peter was predeceased by his brother Michael F. Hawker; and nephew, Michael Hawker.

Friends and family may call at Sanderson-Moore Funeral Home, 32 State St. Seneca Falls, N.Y. on Friday (October 4) from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Funeral service to be held at the funeral home Saturday (October 5) at 10:00 a.m., followed by a graveside service at St. Columbkille Cemetery. Reception to follow at the Seneca Falls SMS Lodge 95 Ovid St. Seneca Falls, N.Y.

In lieu of flowers we please ask that donations be made to the Seneca Falls Football Boosters or the Child Advocacy Center of the Finger Lakes.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Finger Lakes Times on Oct. 2, 2024.

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Vernon Edwin Brewer II

February 18, 2025

Pete, I did not know. Rest in Peace my old Friend.

Nick & Ellen Incarnato

October 14, 2024

Dear Mason & family....we are so so sorry for your loss. Many great memories with your Dad at the Fire Dept. Always a hug & kiss & a lot of laughs. RIP in peace dear friend.

DJ and DIANE DEredita

October 8, 2024

thanks Pete, for being our friend we will mis you rest in peace buddy, thanks for the work you did when we built our house you were the best
DJ and Diane Deredita

Cindy Taber

October 7, 2024

My condolences to you, Al, and your family I wish I had known him.

Rick Toni

October 5, 2024

So sorry to hear about Pete's sudden passing.
He will be missed by all who knew him.
Sincere condolences to the family.

Jim Lanphear

October 2, 2024

Mason, so sorry to hear of your father´s passing. I rode with him a few times, he was definitely fun to be around! Take care my friend.

Diana Goff.

October 2, 2024

All my prayers to the Hawker family during this time . Pete you always had a smile an a good story to tell . Always making people laugh . I will miss seeing when I'm in Seneca Falls . Love you Mason.

Kevin Rogers

October 2, 2024

Al & Mason ,,
I´m so sorry to hear the passing of your beloved brother and father Pete. My sincere condolences to you and the family. It was always a pleasure to run into Peter. He always had a smile or laugh and a loud hello when he saw you. RIP Pete.

Cindy Mattoon

October 2, 2024

Peter the first time I met you was when you rode your motorcycle to see your Mom here at Waterloo Memorial!! What a delight you were to know!! Loved you and your Mom!! Ride high in the heavenly skies and say "Hi" to your Mom. See you both soon my friends

Sissy Grabbatin.

October 2, 2024

I will miss my "Vincent Price '. Always a hug and a kiss. Saw him Labor Day and was so good to see him. Love you my friend . Prayers to all.
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DAVE ROGERS FAMILY

October 2, 2024

All the family, we are so sorry and you have our deepest sympathy to learn of the passing of Pete. He was a great person and when you were in his company, there was a lot of laughter and busting. Pete will be greatly missed by his family and his many friends. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Jan Foulkrod

October 2, 2024

Mason and Hawker family my heart and prayers go out to you. May Peter ride on forever. He was a truly great guy will be missed by so many cherish the good times and memories he had a smile that could melt your heart on your worse day . I can see him up in Heaven on his Harley raising hell with a big grin. Deepest sympathy to all that loved him

Sharon Voorhees

October 2, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Sherry Voorhees

Cyndy Lazzaro

October 1, 2024

My condolences to the family. Pete was a big presence who lit up a room.

Steve Toth and Edwina Darling

October 1, 2024

He will be so missed by many! Condolences to Lisa and his family. Way too young my friend.! A part of our heart goes with you. Steve and I have wonderful memories.

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