Daniel C. Hickey

Dear Hickey Family,
Please know that you are in my prayers as you grieve. I have such fond memories of all the time I spent as a child at the Hickey pool. I picture Danny's straight blond hair and smiling ways. My prayer is that you cherish the memories of your time with him here and take comfort in knowing that you'll see him again.
God bless.
Anne Oswald Jarrett

Dear Mary and Joe, Anne Joe,Mary, Katy, Al,and Sue,We were heart broken when we heard about Dan. We are in Arizona for the winter so were sorry we could not be at his funeral. Please know that our prayers are with all of you. My memory of Dan was when the Hickey and the Oswald children dressed up and had a parade. He was always so cheerful and he brought a smile to everyone he touched.
God be with you,
Anne and Bob Oswald

Boomer was a great Notre Dame man and such a fun guy to be around on the golf course! He is in my prayers and will be missed.
Rob Bertino '85

Dear Aunt Mary, Uncle Joe and Family,
No one truly comprehends the loss that you feel and the sadness that you must be going through. My heart breaks for the loss of your beloved son, Dan.
I hope you find comfort knowing that Boomer touched all our lives.
Seashells remind me that every passing life leaves something beautiful behind.
Boomer certainly did with his most beautiful daughter, Caroline, and handsome son, Collin.

Please know that you are in my heart and prayers.

To the Hickey Family,

What devastating news to hear about Boomer. I am so sorry.

I have so many great memories of Dan. St. Matthews, mud fights on Eckman when you were building the pool, working for Mr. Hickey at Erskine Manor, an endless number of ND games, Marian, 3-a-day football practice….and many more. I’m pretty sure I spent more time at the Hickey House than my own for a while there.

It breaks my heart that I could not be there for the funeral. Dan was the best at everything he did. He was the best friend, best classmate, best teammate, best co-worker, everything. I feel blessed and privileged to have known him.

On behalf of the Hoff family, please know that you are all in our prayers.

God bless you Dan.

Boomer, we will miss you out on the course with us. All my best to your family.

Patrick Conboy '86

Dear Hickey Family,

You are in my thoughts and prayers. With Deepest Sympathy, Lisa Shaffer

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Hickey Family,
I was shocked to hear the news about "Boomer". My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.

Chris Squibb Jackowiak

Dear Joe and Mary,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother Dan. I didn't know him well myself but I know he came from a great family. May your team of "Hickey's" help each other to get through this difficult time.

Dear Hickey Family,
I knew "Boomer" as Joe Jr.'s (my ND roommate class of '79) little brother who always had a smile on his face. My mom Barb called me last night from Florida to inform me of Dan's passing. The O'Connor Family's thoughts, prayers and sympathies are with the Hickey family and Dan's children in your time of grief.
Joe O'Connor
Fort Wayne, IN

To the entire family and all of Boomer’s friends,

I was deeply saddened when I heard of the passing of Danny. My memories of him will be forever young. Many days and nights at the family home and school days at both St. Matthews and Marian High will always be with me, I often reflect on those happy memories. Your family has touched so many lives and we are all better people for having shared in that. There are no words I can say to ease your sorrow but I hope knowing the thoughts and prayers of so many may help to support you in your time of need. Boomer, thanks for the memories you will be missed but never forgotten, rest in peace.

Our thoughts are with you.

Peace and love!

Bub Meersman and Family

Dear Woodka Family,
So very sorry for the loss of your son, brother, and father. We pray for your sorrow to be replaced with peace knowing Dan is at peace. May the pain of today soon be transformed by the comfort of our loving God and Father.
With sincere sympathy,
Don & Pat Cressy

Dear Hickey Family
I am very sorry to hear of Dan,s passing.I knew him at Marian and he was a wondeful guy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jeff Popielski Washington, DC

Dear Hickey family : We are so sorry to hear of Dan's passing. What a great guy. Always a smile and a kind heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of great saddness.

I have been a business associate and friend of Dan for many years. Dan was always a positive and vibrant joy to work with, meet with, and do almost anything with at any time. His upbeat personality made everyone around him enjoy life better. He will be sorely missed - a very, very sad day.

Dear Hickey Family
I was sorry to hear of Dan's passing. You are in my thoughts as I remember Boomer.

Dear Hickey family~
I knew Danny "Boomer" from Marian as we both graduated in '81. His enthusiasm for life and quick wit made everyone laugh. :) More recently, occasionally I would run into him at a sport's camp at Saint Joe. His face lit up when talking about his children. He seemed to be a very dedicated father.

My prayers are with all of you, especially his children. I pray that God grant you strength, faith and courage in the coming difficult weeks and months. Please be comforted knowing the happiness he brought to every room he entered.

With deepest sympathy~

I am sorry to learn of Dan's passing. He touched the lives of many in such a special and unique way. It was an honor to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Hickey family during this very sad and difficult time.

To the Hickey Family,

Please accept my deepest sympathies. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Hickey Family,

You will be in our family's prayers. Every memory I have of Boomer brings a smile to my face.

The Jeff Baert Family
Marian Class '81.

To the Hickey Family:
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of Dan. I have fond memories of "Boomer" from our days at St. Matthew's and Marian.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Terri Miller John

Dear Hickey Family,
My deepest sympathies and condolences to the Hickey Family upon the passing of Dan.

To the Hickey Family
My deepest condolences about Dan's passing. I remember Dan from our days at St. Matt's. Dan always had a good sense of humor. My his children have good memories of him.

Dear Hickey Family,
My thought and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. My memories of Boomer will always be happy ones.
Love, Mike Bracken

To the entire Hickey family:
I am so sorry to hear of Dan's passing. My heart goes out to you all during this very difficult time.I knew Boomer from Marian and as Dan Hogan's best friend. Boomer was a very special person and created lasting memories that bring a smile when recalled.

My Love and prayers go the entire Hickey family as I know "Boomer" will be greatly missed by all of us. He was a good friend to many of us and his enthusiasm and spirit were one of a kind. I wish I could be there to share a hug and a prayer with you during the mass tomorrow. Love and Blessings! Beth Miller

To the Hickey Family:

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of Boomer. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers and hope God grants you serenity knowing Boomer has now found peace.

Stephen Bultinck

Deepest sympathies and heartfelt prayers for Dan and the Hickey family.Sincerely Dan Miner and the Miner family

Dear Cousins and Mary & Joe,
I am sorry to learn of Dan's passing, and, that you have to endure his loss.

Most impressive about Dan is that everyone, absolutely everyone who knew him, comments on how dedicated he was to Collin and Caroline.

May God bless Collin and Caroline and all of you.

Dear Caroline -
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. If there is anything I can do for you during this time, remember I am here -
Love,
Nurse Sara
Tarkington Traditional School

Dear Uncle Joe, Aunt Mary and Family
There’s not a word to absorb the grief your going through at this time. As you already know, the whole Hickey family and friends are praying for Dan, you and the extended family .
Cindy and I are so sorry for this great loss.
For Dan;
May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
May the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,
May the Lord hold you in the hollow of His hand.

Joe,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
God bless you and your family,
Mike Bankowski

Dear Hickey Family,

I am so sorry for your loss, I knew Dan from Marian. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Laurie Johnson Raulerson, Marian c/o 1982

To the Entire Hickey Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of loss and grief. I am so sorry for your loss.

Mary, Joe and Family,

When shadows fill our days, we seek the Lord, that He again will carry our grief and sorrow. May He bless and keep you at this time of Danny's passing.

Dear Sue,
I am so sad that you lost your brother. May God give you comfort. If there is anything I can do to help- do not hesitate to call. Carla Killelea

To Joe, Mary and the entire Hickey family we offer our condolences and prayers for Boomer and your entire family. That's way too young to return to the Lord, but he's in good hands now. Wishing you all the best.
Denis & Darlene Woodka

A Notre Dame Man from a Notre Dame family. I never knew you as anything but CosmicKid, but your passing has left a mark on many. I'm sure you now know how you are loved and missed. RIP my internet friend, Lazarus.

Dear Kathy and Joe ,

Lucho and I were so sorry to hear of your brother's passing, Joe . Our hope for you is that memories of joyous times and laughter shared will give some comfort in this time and the months and years to follow. Our thoughts are with your family.

Leslie and Luis

I'm so sorry for your loss.
Yvonne Yaar [Marian '81]

Dear Uncle Joe, Aunt Mary and the Family,

I still remember Dan when I used to visit while back at school. He filled the room with such joy and love, which became part of his nature that he continued to share with others throughout his life. His greatest love and joy were his children, which he learned and witnessed growing up in your home. This gift will live on through Collin and Caroline.

I cannot express how deeply saddened we feel about your loss. All of you will be in our prayers.

All our love,

Brian, Janet, Brian Jr., Justin and Elizabeth

To the Hickey clan:
We are so sorry for your loss. After 30 years of knowing and loving your family, it is like losing one of our own.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chuck and Nancy Bradford and family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dear Aunt Mary, Uncle Joe and family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this very sad time. Bill and I just returned to GA from SB last night after attending a funeral there on Thursday. It is a 2-day trip. Am sorry we will not be able to attend Dan's funeral, but you will all remain in prayer as you go through the next few days.

Although I didn't personally know Dan, I have heard and read many wonderful things over the past year about him on NdNation. I am greatly saddened to hear of him passing and will continue to pray for both him and his family.
Sebastionmerckx

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and particularly today and tomorrow throught this sad time. We have very fond memories of Dan.
Sally(Hickey) and Steve Connelly

Dear Uncle Joe and Aunt Mary,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

Dan was a wonderful man. Everyone who met him knew that his energy and friendship were boundless. Most importantly, Dan was a devoted father of two wonderful children, which is a tribute to you and your family.

He cherished Collin and Caroline, and took great delight in all their activities. I saw this first hand when I had dinner with him and the children last June.

May God bless you and your family.

Dear Hickey family,

I have long loved Dan's smile, laugh and the sparkle in his eyes. My husband, Michael, especially remembers Dan's warm welcome the day he met him. He was full of fun and energy and wit.

Words can not express how sorry we are for your loss. Our prayers are with you.

God bless all,

Marcch 7, 2010

Dear Joe and Mary and Family:

Our sympathy goes out to you on the occasion of the death of your beloved son, Dan. Our faith in God reminds us that for Dan "life is changed and not ended." He now lived in the peace, love and joy of the Heavenly Community with his beloved God.

May Jesus be a source of solace, comfort and strength at this time of deep grief and loss!

Peace and Love!

Ed Ruetz for the Joseph and Margaret Ruetz Family