Patrick had been a Belleville resident for over 40 years, where he joyously served his community through his volunteer work with the Belleville Jaycee’s, Belleville Improvement Group (BIG), an original volunteer for Art on the Square, member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, serving as St. Patrick’s Day Parade Chairman and past President, member of Belleville Lodge 24, and Ainad Shriners. Patrick enjoyed many years working as a master electrician as owner of Hickey Electric. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Belleville, IL. Pat was a friend to all, forming many lifelong friendships.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael F. and Betty, nee Matthews, Hickey; his granddaughter, Greta Claire Black; and his brother-in-law, James Kelley.
Surviving are his two children, Michael Hickey (Ro-Chia Sun) and Amanda (Charles) Black; three grandchildren, Michael Conner Hickey, Aiden Patrick Hickey and Emma Claire Black; five brothers and two sisters, Joseph (Ginny) Hickey, Michael Hickey, Mary Kelley (the late James Kelley), Daniel Hickey, James (Kelly) Hickey, Chuck (Charleen) Hickey and Susan Hickey; and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) Division 1, Ancient Order of Hibernians Michael P. Keeley Division 1 PO Box 247, O’Fallon, IL 62269. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, February 17, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 17, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Belleville, IL, with Msgr. McGhee officiating.
Burial will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Belleville, IL.