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Ronald Hickey Obituary
Ronald J. Hickey of Middletown, NY, died Sunday, September 14, 2008, at home surrounded by his loving family in Lords Valley, PA. He was 61 years old.
The son of Miriam T. Thorn and the late John J. Hickey, he was born March 4, 1947 in Yonkers, NY.
A Plumber employed by Plumbers & Steamfitters Local #21 in Peekskill, NY, Mr. Hickey was a member of the Middletown Elks Club and the American Legion Post #151 in Middletown, NY.
Survivors include his loving wife, Barbara, at home; four sons: Ronald T. and his wife, Katherine Hickey, Brian and his wife, Cher Hickey, all of Middletown, Thomas J. Hickey and Kevin P. Hickey of Lords Valley, PA; his daughter, Colleen Marie Archer and her partner, Wanetta Satomaa; his brother, John J. Hickey and his wife, Suzanne of Yonkers, NY; five grandchildren and a great-grandson. He is also survived by uncles, aunts, and cousins. He was predeceased by his daughter, Lori Ann Hickey Sukowaski in August of this year.
Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., on Tuesday, September 16, at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc., 130 Highland Ave., Middletown, NY.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 17, at 11:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel R.C. Church, 90 Euclid Ave., Middletown, NY, with Father Frank Dixon officiating. Cremation will take place at Cedar Hill Crematory, Middlehope, NY.
Memorial donations in Ronald's name may be made to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ 07860 or Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Hudson Valley, 832 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591.
Arrangements by Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc.; www.applebee-mcphillips.com or 845-343-6309.
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grace saladino
September 26, 2008
very sorry for the loss our prayers go out to all in the family god bless
Chabowski Family
September 18, 2008
Dear Barbara and family,
So very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers, God bless you all.
Joanie Fredericks
September 17, 2008
Barbara: My most sincere condolences to you and your family upon reading about Ronnie's passing as well as Lori's. May you find inner strength to guide you through this difficult time. I hope your own health is holding up. I think of you so often in gratitude for the loving care you gave my mother Sophie during the years before her passing. Thank you for your sweetness, kindness and generosity of heart. I'm retired now and am in then phone book. Please feel free to call or visit anytime. Love,
Wayne Shafer
September 16, 2008
I am sorry for your loss. May your memories be everlasting.
ARLEEN LOPANO (Thorn)
September 16, 2008
Dear Barbara,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband and also your daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family in this time of sorrow.
SANDY AND DOTTIE
September 15, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ray ketcham
September 15, 2008
Barbara and I wish to express our condolences to the Hickey family. I had the pleasure of knowing and associating with Ron at both the Elks and American Legion for many years. He was a good friend and fun to be with.
Ray and Barbara Ketcham
Calabash NC
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