William Arthur Hickey Sr., 77, of Clearwater FL past away peacefully on November 8, 2009 at his home.
Bill was born in Chicago, IL on September 23, 1932 to William and Gladys Hickey
and he grew up the Chicago area where he graduated from Morgan Park High School. He
entered the Air Force in 1952, was a fighter pilot and retired as a Lieutent Colonel
after 20 years of service. He then went to University of Wisconsin, River Falls
guaduating with a Bachelor of Science in Ag Business and then worked for the United
States Department of Agriculture as a FMHA county supervisor and retiring after
20 years.
Among the awards he recieved in the Air Force was the Distinguished Flying Cross while serving
in Southeast Asia with the 47th Tactical Fighter Squadron. In retirement he was an
avid golfer, family man, loved to cook, and travel.
He is survived by his wife Joan Hickey, his sons, William (Wendy) A Hickey Jr and
Michael H Hickey, stepchildren Terri Moser and Doug Hansen, and his sisters
Carol (John) Kenty, Fran (Joseph) Nowacki, Terri (John) Chiarodo, and many nieces
and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents William and Gladys Hickey, his first wife
Regina (Powers), and his brother Jack.
Military honors will be provided from Arlington National Cemetery in the spring.
Memorial donations may be made to Suncoast Hospice and Vietnam Veterans Assoc.
Vietnam Veterans Assoc. 36500 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor FL 34683, 727-781-8294
Suncoast Hospice 5771 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater FL 33760-9962, 727-586-4432
My deepest sympathies. I grew up on Peoria St. about a block away from the Hickey home and considered Jack one of my best friends. Knew Bill as Jack and Carol’s older brother who always treated us very well.
Brother Bill, you will be deeply missed. We love you
Dearest Brother. We will miss you very much. You were taken away from us, but the fond memories we have of you and of our other family members who you are now with can never be taken away. We love you.
Dearest Brother. We will miss you very much. You were taken away from us, but the fond memories we have of you and of our other family members who you are now with can never be taken away. We love you.
The Lutz Patriots of Lutz, Florida send our deepest sympathies in the loss of William Hickey. Every Friday in our hometown we wave American flags to honor such heroes. His service to our Country will be forever appreciated.
Uncle Bill, Thank you for your dedicated service to our country. I’ll always remember you as that Air Force pilot and a great family man. Godspeed to you.
Love Drew and Sue
Uncle Bill, Thank you for your dedicated service to our country. I’ll always remember you as that Air Force pilot and a great family man. Godspeed to you.
Love Drew and Sue
Uncle Bill, we love you very much and you will be missed. Deepest sympathies to Billy, Mike and Joan.
Uncle Bill, we love you very much and you will be missed. Deepest sympathies to Billy, Mike and Joan.
Uncle Bill, We love you and will miss you very much.
Grandma would always have the models of the planes that you flew in her china cabnet. I will always remember her showing us them and telling us where you were at the time and being very proud. My fondest memories were getting together at Grandma and Grandps’s with all the cousins in Worth IL. You were always a big deal to us. Thanks for your service! Our sympathies go out to all! I am sure Grandma and Grandpa are waiting at heavens doors for you.
Fly High Uncle Bill!! You will be missed!
Uncle Bill – You are profoundly missed. Thank you for all the wonderful memories. My sympathies to Joan, Billy, and Michael and the rest of the family.
Brother Bill, we will miss
you very much, but we know
you are in a better place with
the Lord.
Uncle Bill you will be missed. You are all in my prayers
Cousin Bill, I will always remember our summer visits together growing up at our grandparents at Cedar Lake, Ind. I will never forget how much you liked my mother’s (Aunt Cappy) french toast. Thank you for your courageous service for our country.
Cousin Bill, I will always remember our summer visits together at our grand parents at Cedar lake, Ind., and how much you liked my mother’s (Aunt Cappy) french toast. Thank you for your courageous service for your country.
Bill was my first real friend growing up. Some of the things we did together shouldn’t be repeated. His passing was a really sad event for me.