Mark P. Hickey, a 3 year resident of North Attleboro and former 6 year resident of Mansfield and longtime resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at his father's home in Charlestown following a 2 year courageous battle with cancer. He was 44 years old.
Mark was born in Boston on June 18, 1970, a son of Robert J. Hickey and Catherine E. (Gearin) Hickey. He grew up in Charlestown where he was educated at St. Francis De Sales Parochial School and graduated from Christopher Columbus High School in Boston in 1988. Mark worked many years as a truck driver for several companies including Door to Door Company, Makepeace Company in Brighton and more recently until his health began to decline for Cooper Fabrics and Penny Lane Transportation. Mark enjoyed the competition of paintball and was associated with the Silent Assassin Squad and GSD paintball team.
Mark is the adored husband of 6 years to Theresa A. (Ignacio) Hickey. He is the loving father to Reihly, Shane, Markie, Eric, Matthew and the late Ethan. He is the beloved son of Robert J. "Bob" Hickey of Charlestown and the late Catherine E. "Kay" (Gearin) Hickey. He is the beloved brother of Robert G. Hickey and his wife Phyllis of Charlestown and Kevin C. Hickey of Charlestown. He is the loving uncle to Lindsay Kenny, Timmy Hickey and Matthew Hickey.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Mark's Funeral on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at 10 A.M. from The Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown, followed by his Funeral Mass in St. Francis De Sales Church, 313 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown at 11 A.M. Burial will be private. Visiting hours will be on Monday, October 13, 2014 from 4 to 8 P.M. in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make a memorial donation in Mark's name to Rhode Island Patient Advocacy Coalition (RIPAC), 496 Kinsley Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island 02909.