Mr. Gerard F. Hickey, 91, of Prospect Street, Lee, died Monday, October 21, 2013 at Fairview Hospital. He was born in Pittsfield, MA on December 17, 1921, the son of William and Mary Meehan Hickey. Gerard was educated in Pittsfield Schools and was a 1940 graduate of St. Joseph's High School. After school, he entered the US Army, where he served in Panama until his discharge in 1945. After his military service, Gerard worked as a sales representative for Nabisco, retiring in 1986 after 47 years of service. He also worked for the Lee Package Store for many years. Gerard enjoyed vacationing on Cape Cod and in Europe. He is a lifelong member of the Berkshire Hills Council #314 Knights of Columbus and a member of the Berkshire County Sherriff's Association. He is survived by his wife, the former Madeline A. Bartini, whom he married May 18, 1948, as well as four sons, Timothy F. Hickey of Becket, William G. Hickey and his wife, Teresa, of Waterford, NY, Terence J. Hickey and his wife, Victoria, of Southwick, MA, Patrick G. Hickey and his wife, Leslie, of Lee, and one daughter, Jane D. Sparks of Lee, and his caregiver, Melissa Sparks of Lee. He also leaves fifteen grandchildren; Rebekah, Shannon, Carrie, Courtney, Sarah, Lauren, Emily, Amanda, Chris, Corey, Nathan, Casey, Sean, Matthew and Shane and eleven great-grandchildren; Collin, Molly, Kayla, Riley, Bailey, Chase, Maddie, Antonio, Abigail, Sophie and Amaya. He is predeceased by his brothers, William and Paul, and son-in-law, Eric Sparks. A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Gerard Hickey will be held Thursday, October 24 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Church in Lee, MA. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visiting hours will precede the service Thursday morning from 9-10:30 at the Kelly Funeral Home, 3 Main Street, Lee, MA 01238. Friends wishing may make memorial donations to St. Mary's School in care of the funeral home.

Visitation Details

Thursday, October 24th, 2013 9:00am - 10:30am, Kelly Funeral Home

Service Details

Thursday, October 24th, 2013 11:00am, St. Mary's Church

Interment Details

St. Mary's Cemetery