Patrick J. Hickey, 82, of DeKalb, Illinois, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025, at his home surrounded by loved ones.

He was born October 20, 1942, in DeKalb, Illinois, the son of Francis and Mary (McCullen) Hickey. 

He is survived by his wife Ann; his children Patrick (Kari) Hickey and Heather (Greg) Kerfoot; his grandchildren Abby, Kate and Hanna Hickey, Connor and Cameron Summers, Daniel, Sara and Peter Kerfoot; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings Richard (Leona) Hickey, John Hickey, Larry (Kay) Hickey and Josephine Hayward.

Pat was a lifelong DeKalb-Sycamore resident. His career spanned over 40 years in the sheet metal industry. Pat and his wife, Ann, met when they were just teenagers. They were married for over 60 glorious years. Pat dedicated his life to his family in numerous ways, but notably, he made the time to go to his children’s and grandchildren’s sports activities. When he wasn’t with family, he found the time to golf, fish, and hunt. Pat was always willing to help anyone in need with his time and many talents. Pat never met a stranger. He touched the lives of many through his kindness, wisdom, and unwavering love. Wherever he went—be it the hardware store or a restaurant—he always ran into someone he knew and stopped to chat.

The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 28, 2025, at St. Mary’s Church, 321 Pine Street, DeKalb, with Fr. Dean Russell celebrating. Burial will follow at St Mary Cemetery in DeKalb.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Anderson Funeral Home in DeKalb. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made for Alzheimer’s research via the Hickey Family in care of Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, IL 60115.

For information, visit www.AndersonFuneralHomeLtd.com or call 815-756-1022.