Theodore R. Hicks

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Theodore R Hicks on April 12, 2025. Born in Ozone Park, NY in 1948, he and his family later moved to Valley Stream, NY. He graduated from Lynbrook High School where he was a member of the football team and was always known for his playing in the worlds fair with his band "The Royals." He retired in 1996 from the Long Island Rail Road and enjoyed building lifelong friendships from his time as a block operator.
Theodore had a passion for fishing, boating, gardening, attending concerts in the park and driving his wife Karen like a queen in their 1966 Cadillac. He was an active member in his community in Tara of Commack and loved his involvement with the CAI (Community Associate Institute) and always talked about the friendships and events him and Karen Attended.
Theodore is survived by his wife Karen Hicks. He and Karen shared 53 years of marriage and over 55 years of friendship, a bond built on loyalty, laughter, and lasting love all from a blind date. He is survived by his 3 children, daughter Jen Keller (Ken), son Christopher (Kerri); son Paul (Melanie) and by his six grandchildren Jason, Justin, Christopher, Darielle, Madison and Brady. Theodore is also survived by his loving sister Shirley Kee (Kevin) and his niece Pam Carleo (Mike) and Matt (Stephanie).
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Memory of Theodore R. Hicks to one of the following
organizations:
Mary Cariola Children's Center
https://www.marycariola.org/donate-now
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
www.stjude.org/donate
501 St. Jude’s Place
Memphis, TN 38105