Mr. John F. Hickey

February 17, 1943 - August 29, 2016

John F. Hickey February 17, 1943 – August 29, 2016 RAYMOND, NH—John F. Hickey, 73, a former longtime Lowell resident, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016, at his home. John is survived by his wife of 52 years, Marie I. (Chatigny) Hickey of Raymond, NH; his daughter Charmaine (Hickey) Branchaud and her husband Steve Branchaud of North Hampton, NH; several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends. John was predeceased by his parents Ruth A. (Chappell) Hickey, and John T. Hickey, and a brother, Leon R. Hickey. John was educated in the Lowell Schools and was a 1960 graduate of Lowell High School. After serving in the Navy, John worked for Western Electric in North Andover, MA for 29 years. To prepare for a second-career, he graduated from the Electronics Technology program at Greater Lowell Regional Vocational School in 1990 where he honed new mechanical and computer skills. He then worked for various companies, including AAA Cranes (as co-owner and crane-operator), Towne Trucking, McLaughlin Moving and Storage, and more recently at Monroe Systems (later named Xerox) prior to his retirement. John found joy in camping with his family since 1973. He enjoyed watching TV and reading car and travel magazines. John and Marie enjoyed traveling and living in their RV around the country on a full-time basis since 2003. John loved to work on vintage automobiles, and shared the joy of going to car shows with his wife and their friends. He will be sorely missed by all whose lives he touched. FUNERAL NOTICE HICKEY—In Raymond, NH, August 29, 2016, at his home, John F. Hickey, 73, formerly of Lowell, the beloved husband of Marie I. (Chatigny) Hickey. Family and friends may call at the FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL on THURSDAY from 3 until 8 PM. John’s FUNERAL will begin on FRIDAY MORNING at 9 o’clock from the Funeral Home, followed by his FUNERAL MASS at 10 o’clock at ST. RITA’S CHURCH, 158 Mammoth Road, Lowell. Burial in the Edson Cemetery, Lowell. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS 978-459-9222 www.faymccabe.com