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George Hickey Obituary

Hickey, George E. age 75, of Hoffman Estates, beloved husband of Terry C. Hickey/Cianciarulo, loving father of Patricia and Michael Hickey and father-in-law of Charles Pruett and Cathy Hickey, beloved grandfather of James Hickey, dear brother of Harriet (the late Robert ) Gearty, Colleen (Jim) Harder, Maureen (Jack) Provost and the late William (Margorie) Hickey, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Mr. Hickey was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was semi-retired, and one of the owners of Key Foods. He previously worked for Master Snack and Lawrence Foods. Visitation, noon to 7 p.m., Sunday, at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 330 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Services Sunday at 4 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be appreciated to the American Cancer Society. Funeral info: 847-882-5580

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 8, 2006.

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Jim Harder

October 11, 2006

I'LL NEVER forget YOUR sense of humor and family memories.

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October 8, 2006

George was a great guy. I was privileged to have known him.

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