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Joseph Patrick Hawk
1958 - 2015
Joseph Patrick Hawk
1958 - 2015
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Kevin Chopp
March 1, 2015
Very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. His enthusiasm and energy were positively infectious. He made high school more memorable and fun for everyone who was lucky to know him.
Terry O'Sullivan
February 4, 2015
I am completely in shock reading this about Joe. "Hawker" was among my first, and closest friends at SLUH. Probably because we were both among the shortest guys in any given crowd, photo or class. My first encounter with him was on a wall-ball court, where his fierceness became instantly apparent.
Of course, we all knew of the legacy of the Hawk family at the U.High with his older brothers who preceded him at Backer Memorial. The sacrifice, and generosity that the Hawk family bestowed on subsequent generations at the U. High in memory of their son, and brother Ed, was legendary. It is through tears that I write these words. I know that Joe was a generous soul, with a kind heart. My prayers are with the Hawk family. I'm sorry this is so late in coming. God bless you all, and may Joe rest in peace. I loved him like a brother.
Annette & Steve Hoeing
January 24, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to Beth, Jim, John, Carolyn, Annie, Dave and the entire Hawk family. We will miss Joe and his Irish eyes that were always smiling.
Don Martini
January 23, 2015
Sorry to hear of Joe's death. Will remember him like I remember all the Hawks - always looking for more!
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January 17, 2015
To the Hawk Family, we love you guys. Let us know about the Mass. We'll see you on the other side.
Dennis Totten
January 17, 2015
Will miss you buddy, had some wonderful times with you at X U..........Dooner
Gary Elfrink
January 17, 2015
Hawker's unique brand of irreverence was an inspiration to all of us at the U. High.
Thanks Joe & Happy Trails!
Webb Head
January 17, 2015
Sitting in Granny during a thunder storm listening to "Riders in the Storm." Wearing gardening gloves to Danas. Our open door policy in Husman. Passing the soccer ball in Brockman. Frisbee in the Quad. And always a smile on your face and a twinkle in your eye. I miss you and feel sorry for anyone who didn't know you.
Oh, and thanks for the nick name.
Love always,
"Webb Head"
Ginny Gelczis
January 16, 2015
My condolences to the family and friends of Joe Hawk. He was one of a kind. I'll never forget him from our Xavier days. Joe, rest in peace.
Mike Brennan
January 16, 2015
We will miss you Joe. You were a loyal friend with a huge heart who loved life. You always had somebody's back. Thank you for the fun and friendship. Till we see you again...God Bless and cheers. Michael
Joe Jacobs
January 16, 2015
Joe, Fare thee well! You were one of a kind - the finest kind!
'Cincy' Joe Jacobs
January 16, 2015
I'll always remember Joe's spark and spirit during our days at SLUH. RIP. Carl Ribaudo
January 15, 2015
The entire Patton family would like to extend their condolences to the Hawk family at Joe's passing. The Hawks and the Pattons have had a deep friendship for the past 60 years which has included a whole lot of fun and a whole lot of sorrow, and now we grieve with the Hawks at Joe leaving us.
All of the Pattons will always hold Joe in our memories as a wonderful guy, full of life, whose smile made him look like the cat who just swallowed the canary (and almost always with good reason). Goodbye Joe…we'll see you down the road.
The Pattons
January 15, 2015
Joe was one, of many, that made my college experience at Xavier fun and memorable. Joe was a friend to all he met....Pat "Mac" McManamon
January 15, 2015
We will miss Joe.
Bill and Joan
and the entire class of SLUH 76
Homer & Joe Hawk - Best Friends
January 15, 2015
Homer & Joe Hawk - BEST Friends
January 15, 2015
Joe........
January 15, 2015
September 6, 2014 Beth & Jim's wedding
January 15, 2015
Terri McElroy
January 15, 2015
Dear John,so sad to see about your brother. Your family has more than its share of sadness. Prayers.
January 15, 2015
Joe, thanks for all of the fun we had as kids and during our SLUH years. A lot of us have great memories of you driving us around in the "granny mobile." You could have been the poster boy for a person who was a ton of fun and never took himself too seriously. Thanks buddy...hail and farewell." Jimmy and Maryanne Patton
Joe Finnegan
January 15, 2015
Sorry for your loss. I didn't get to know Joe well, but always enjoyed being around him.
Joe Finnegan
Craig Pennington
January 15, 2015
Running thru Bayberry having bottle rocket fights on the 4th - don't try that at home kids. Your mom's butter sandwiches. Playing baseball for the ill-named Warwick Typos. Kill the man with the ball on the fields of St. Clement's - Joe you were always the hardest hitter. So many memories. Always a friend. You made my life growing up so much more fun and fulfilling. You will be missed by so many. Till we meet again.
Brigid Newman
January 15, 2015
His sly Irish smile, that lit up every room he entered is now glowing upstairs with the Hawk family! Hugs & lots of Prayers for Beth and Jim, Annie and David, John and Caroline ~ xoxo
January 15, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. Joe was loved by all who met him. Praying for you during this most difficult time. Love, Jerry and Nancy.
Joe & Erika Anstey
January 14, 2015
I'll never forget when Joe petitioned for his dog Homer, at mass, and got jugged. Thank goodness that Pope Francis says that dogs really do go to heaven. He and Homer are running around together right now. God bless you Joe Hawk.
Greg & Sue Palozola
January 14, 2015
Words cannot express how I feel right now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Hawks. Your family has always been one of the good ones. Until we meet again, my friend!
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