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- Painted Post, N.Y. — John Edwin Hickey, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at the Keuka Comfort Care Home in Penn Yan, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on Tuesday, August 23, 1932 in Painted Post, the son of the late John F. and Stella Mae (Smith) Hickey.
John was a former employee of Ingersoll-Rand in Painted Post, an avid fisherman, hunter, and outdoorsman. He enjoyed fly tying, camping, hiking, bow hunting, trapping, guns, cutting wood, and spending time outdoors enjoying the beauty of nature with his favorite dog, Zeus. He was a dedicated member of AA with fifteen years of sobriety.
He is survived by his daughters, Lorraine (Butch) Hickey of Monterey and Darla (Steven) Thomas of Caton, sons, Eric (Ann) Hickey of Savona and Kurt (Candi) Hickey of Painted Post, grandchildren, Jessica (Rob) LaBar, Abram, Spencer, Autumn, and Benjamin Thomas, Tawny and Trent Hickey, and Angelleigh and Cameron Hickey. He is also survived by his special nieces, Robin Burdett and Joyce Amadon, nephew, Raymond (Judy Mae) Putnam, best friend, Jerry Bennett; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Fredrick and Thomas Hickey, sisters, Christine Putnam, Lucille Cook, and Geraldine Burdett.
Family and friends are invited to call at Carpenter's Funeral Home, 14 E. Pulteney Street, on Monday, February 23, 2009 from 11:00am - 1:00pm. A funeral service will follow calling hours there at 1:00pm. Burial will take place at Fairview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make donations to the Keuka Comfort Care Home, P.O. Box 107, 35 Route 54 East Lake Rd, Penn Yan, NY 14527.
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