George Patrick Hickey

George Patrick Hickey, 57, of Manchester, passed away at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston on December 29, 2022 after a long and heroic battle with cancer.

He was born in Manchester on November 27, 1965, the son of Joseph and Bessie (Cushing) Hickey. He was a United States Air Force Veteran during the Gulf War. He had worked as a driver for Amoskeag Beverages for several years until his illness caused his retirement. He loved going to the casino and playing video games. His son, Owen, was the pride and joy of his life. He was predeceased by a step daughter, Mercedes Tremblay and by a grandson, Mason Tremblay.

Family members include his parents of Manchester; his son Owen Hickey of Manchester; his prior wife and long-time caregiver, Rhonda Wilkins-Hickey of Manchester; two brothers, John Hickey of Derry and Joseph Hickey of AZ; a sister, Beth Hickey of Manchester; a stepson, Kyle Gould; and nephews, nieces, cousins, uncles, and aunts; and his many long time and loving friends.

A gathering celebration of his life will take place at Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 243 Hanover St., Manchester on Friday, January 20^th from 11 AM to 1 PM with a service to follow in the funeral home chapel at 1 PM. A committal service with Air Force military honors will be held at 3 PM in the NH State Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen. To view an online tribute, send condolences to the family, or for more information, visit https://www.phaneuf.net