DANIEL COLMAN HICKEY

HICKEY, Daniel Colman On January 28, 2025, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 92. Longtime resident of West Roxbury, formerly of Bandon, County Cork, Ireland and St. Peter's Parish, Dorchester. Survived by his cherished wife and best friend of 64 years, Bridget Mary (Lohan); and their five children: Rose of Winthrop, Bernadette and her husband, Dan Aidonidis of Hanover, Brenda and her husband, Drew Welch of Millis, Sheila and her husband, Paul Derby of Dedham and John and his wife, Wendy Hickey of Westwood. Proud grandfather of his 11 grandchildren, for whom he provided much care: Charlie (Kelly), Steve (Kaileen) and John Aidonidis, Shannon and Bridget Welch, Delia, Cara and Patrick Derby and Caitlyn, Colman and Sean Hickey; and three great-grandchildren: Rowan, Belle and Nova Aidonids. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Ellen (Sexton); and siblings, Mary (Connors), Eileen, Celia (Rotchford), John-Joe and Francis "Frankie" Hickey all of Ireland. Survived by his sister, Nora (O'Mahoney) and a host of nieces and nephews, in the U.S., Ireland and the UK. Colman immigrated to the United States in 1952. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1954, where he became a U.S. citizen prior to active duty service in Korea. Upon his return in 1956, he resumed his full-time job in Masoneilan Industries, where he was a proud member of the UAW Local 4770 for 35 years. Colman was also a member of the USPS Mail Handlers union Local 301, where he worked part-time for 52 years. Dad was an avid soccer fan, a sport he played in his youth and was always rooting for the underdog. He could name all of the players in the Premier League. When he wasn't walking the neighborhood in his scally cap and sharing his wit with neighbors, he could be found at Castle Island with the love of his life by his side. He was a friend to many and loved by all, most especially generations of Chesbrough Road neighbors, for whom we are forever grateful for their friendship and support. Colman's priority was caring for his family and throughout his life, he exuded a quiet strength and led a life of sacrifice for his family. He faced adversity in his life with grace and faith. His hard work paid off by all of the love he was surrounded by throughout his life. He fought the good fight, he finished the race and above all, he kept his faith. Family and friends are invited to celebrate a life well lived. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, February 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM, at St. John Chrysostom Church, Washington Street, West Roxbury. Visiting hours on Sunday, February 2, from 3-7PM, at Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre Street, WEST ROXBURY. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. For guestbook, gormleyfuneral.com William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600