David Hickey Obituary (1925 - 2015)

CHELMSFORD David Hickey, 90, a resident of Chelmsford for over 50 years, passed away peacefully on Sunday Sept. 13, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Ann (Hegarty) Hickey for 58 years. He was born in Cambridge on July 25, 1925 and was a son of the late John and Margaret (Finn) Hickey. A WWII veteran, Mr. Hickey proudly served his country in the US Navy aboard the USS Orestes and the USS Portunus. He was a graduate of Boston University, with the class of 1951. Following college, David worked for many years as a salesman for Gerrity Lumber, Co. He later worked for Lowell Lumber, Co. until his retirement. Mr. Hickey enjoyed trips to the beach and listening to Irish music, although his greatest joy came from being in the company of his cherished family. He was a longtime parishioner of St. Mary Parish in Chelmsford. In addition to his loving wife, David is survived by his children; Marie Hickey of Chelmsford, Kathleen Johnson of Albany, NY, David Hickey and his wife Cathleen of Portsmouth, RI and John Hickey and his wife Lisa of Palmetto, FL, seven grandchildren; Brendan, Caroline, Patricia, David, Ethan, Kayla, and Sean; his siblings; John Hickey, Mary Galvin, Margaret Madden, Anne Madden and Theresa McClenathon, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Celine Rich. Visiting hours Tuesday from 4 to 7 pm at the Blake Funeral Home, 24 Worthen St., Chelmsford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11 oclock at St. Mary Parish, 25 North Rd., Chelmsford. Interment in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Chelmsford. Visitation September 15, 2015 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Blake Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Service Information September 16, 2015 11:00am, Saint Mary Catholic Church 25 North Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Interment Location Pine Ridge Cemetery 130 Billerica Road Chelmsford, MA 01824