Thomas E. Hawley

Thomas E. Hawley obituary

Thomas E. Hawley

Thomas Hawley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cheney Funeral Home - Phelps on Aug. 25, 2025.
Seneca Castle

Thomas E. Hawley age 75, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday August 23, 2025

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of life on Saturday (Sept. 13) from 1-5pm at the Seneca Castle Fire Department 2028 County Road 4 Seneca Castle, NY 14547.

The family request the courtesy of no flowers. Please make memorial contributions in memory of Tom to the Seneca Castle Fire Department 2028 County Road 4 Seneca Castle, NY 14547.

Tom was born of June 27, 1950 in Waterloo, NY the son of the late Ray Hawley and Betty Pollot.

He retired as a purchaser from Seneca Foods in Geneva. Tom was a life member of the Seneca Castle Fire Department where he held many offices and was Past Chief.

He enjoyed fishing and NASCAR. He was an avid Buffalo Bills fan and a die hard Yankees Fan.

Most important above all else was his love for his family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Nancy Hawley

Children Matthew (Jennifer) Hawley of Canandaigua

Stacey (Michael) Swim of NC

Tommy (Danielle) Hawley of Waterloo

Grandchildren

Ian, Colton, Ryder

Jaxson, Ryleigh, Madisyn and Jaymeson.

Brother Dave (Alicia) Hawley

Carol England

Connie Hawley

Kathy Rivas

Many nieces, nephews and very close friends.

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