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Kevin Hickey Obituary

Hickey - Kevin J., of Wantagh, NY, on February 5, 2023, at the age of 74. Beloved husband of Charlene Pellicane. Loving father of Michelle Hickey-Medick (Aaron); and step-father of Matthew Pellicane (Michelle). Cherished grandfather of Luca, Rowan, and Ryan. Adored brother of Thomas, Margaret, and the late John. Proud US Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran. Dedicated NYPD Police Captain, spanning a career of 36 years. Family will receive friends Wednesday, 2 pm â€" 5 pm and 7 pm â€" 9 pm, at the Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Homes, 603 Wantagh Ave. (Exit 28N SS PKWY), Wantagh, NY. Religious Service will be held at 8 pm. Cremation Private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital www.stjude.org or (800) 822-6344. www.osheafuneral.com

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Published by Newsday on Feb. 7, 2023.

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Florence (Poggi) Brancaccio

February 15, 2023

Kevin was loved by his entire family.I am his cousin and only have fond memories of him and how he could make us all smile! Love you and will miss you terribly! Your cousin Florence!

Lou cirrotta

February 6, 2023

We came on the job together we lived near each other for a long time with a good close bond. My sincere and deepest condolences to the family of Kevin. We had a lot of good laughs over the years. RIP my friend.

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8

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Homes, Inc. - Wantagh

603 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793

Feb

8

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Homes, Inc. - Wantagh

603 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793

Feb

8

Service

8:00 p.m.

Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Homes, Inc. - Wantagh

603 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793

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603 Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh, NY 11793

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