Mr. William F. “Bill” Hickey, age 75, a life long resident of Somerville, passed away Wednesday at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, following a brief illness. Born in Somerville, he was the son of the late William J. and Ellen C. (Gaffey) Hickey. He was the beloved husband of fifty-four years to Lois P. (Fitzgerald). Mr. Hickey worked for 43 years as a court officer for Middlesex County. He retired as the Chief Court Officer in 1991. He was also a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. Mr. Hickey was devoted to his family and also enjoyed golfing and traveling. It has been requested that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the St. Catherine of Genoa Church Restoration Fund, 179 Summer St. Somerville, MA 02143 or to the charity of your choice.
In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by three daughters, Kathy Dangora of Somerville, Ellen DiMinico of Woburn, Mary Gentile of Melrose, and six sons, Bill Jr. of Somerville, Don of Woburn, Tom of Maynard, Steve of Virginia, Rob of Bedford and Jim of Florida. He is also survived by twelve loving grandchildren.
His funeral will be from the Dello Russo Funeral Home 306 Main St. Medford, Saturday at 10 AM. Followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Catherine of Genoa Church, 179 Summer St. Somerville at 11 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday 4 thru 9. Interment Private.