Kenneth Ernest Hickey, 87

June 25, 2016

Kenneth Ernest Hickey, 87, of Lancaster, PA passed away from this world but not without a good Irish fight on June 25, 2016 to go home to be with our Savior. Ken was born on July 16, 1928 in Bronx, NY, the son of the late Joseph & Elsie (Wendell) Hickey. Kenneth graduated from P.S. 14 in the Bronx, NY. He was a member of St Peter’s Episcopal Church, Westchester Square, Bronx, NY until he moved to PA. A hard working man, in New York he painted Brooklyn College, and painted yachts on City Island, NY. He came to Lancaster in 1972 to work for Trojan Boat, and later Sears warehouse, and Good’s Furniture, repairing furniture. Eventually, moving to Las Vegas in 1984 and retiring from UNLV in 1994, and then working part-time for the Las Vegas Metro Police Dept until 2000. He was a Past Master of Pelham Masonic Lodge 712, City Island, NY.
Kenneth adored his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and a great-great grandchild. Ken was an amusing, caring man who will be deeply missed by all. He was very fond of the staff and friends at Calvary Fellowship Homes, and his family is eternally grateful for the care he received by each of them. He had an enthusiasm for life, loved to travel, and being around people. Ken was fond of painting as a hobby at Calvary Fellowship. In his earlier years he received many trophies as an avid bowler, collected model cars and baseball cards. Ken enjoyed watching baseball, especially the Yankees and Nationals. He savored poached eggs from Park City Diner and Lyndon Diner, his favorite foods included liverwurst on rye bread, pistachio ice cream, Yoo-Hoo’s, and Devil Dogs.
Kenneth was predeceased in 1976 by the love of his life, Emma Mary (Hall) Hickey. And second wife, Margaret (Campbell) Hickey in 1998. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by brother’s Roy Hickey and Ralph Hickey, sisters Lorraine (Hickey) Gildersleeve, Mae (Hickey) Holm, Virginia Hickey, all of New York. He was a beloved father and is survived by his daughter; Deborah Jean (Hickey) Griffin, wife of John Griffin, Gap, PA; his son, Wendell Edward Hickey, Gap, PA, his daughter; Tammy Jo (Hickey) Bomboy, wife of Jeff Bomboy, Lancaster, PA. Grandchildren; Deborah “Dee” Mary (Griffin) Benjamin, Daniel Joseph Hickey, Faith Elizabeth (Cauller) Crum, and Kelsey Jo Bomboy, Great-grandchildren; Bridget Jean (McFadden) Carter, Ethan Crum and Riley Crum, Great-great granddaughter, Skylar Rae Carter.
A Memorial Service in Ken’s honor will be held on Sept 17th at 10-11AM at Calvary Fellowship Homes 502 Elizabeth Dr Lancaster PA 17601. Interment will follow for immediate family only, at Hershey Mennonite Church Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions in Ken’s memory may be made to Calvary Fellowship Homes, 502 Elizabeth Dr, Lancaster, PA 17601.