John (Jack) C. Hickey, Bell/AT&T retiree

John (Jack) C. Hickey, 88, of Georgetown, and retired Verizon (Bell Atlantic) employee, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021. He was born Aug. 1, 1932, son of the late John C. and Violet Cathers (Collins).

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pa., Jack graduated from John Bartram High School and the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business.

Jack was a proud veteran, having honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and had worked for Bell/AT&T for over 40 years. He was a devoted Christian and was proud to be an active member of St. James Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, Holy Comforter Church in Drexel Hill, Pa., as well as All Saints’ Church and St. George’s Chapel in Rehoboth Beach, where he served as a lay reader, treasurer, and member of the vestry at all three locations.

Jack served as an elected member of the Delaware County Counsel Commission. He was president of the homeowners association of the Village of Cinderberry in Georgetown, and a member of the Lions Club. Jack was an avid Philadelphia sports fan, and enjoyed traveling, reading and his pets.

Jack is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Suzanne; his son John; and daughter Diane (Daryl); his grandchildren: Justin and Jennifer (Clay); and great-grandchildren: Leia, Lane and Lana; his stepson, Christopher Altoe; and his grandchildren: Tyler, Cayleb, and Collan.

A Funeral Service will take place Thursday, June 24, at 11 a.m., at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 18 Olive Ave., Rehoboth Beach, where friends may call beginning at 10 a.m.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jack's name to the Brandywine Valley SPCA, 22918 DuPont Blvd., Georgetown, DE 19947, or All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 18 Olive Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.

Please visit Jack’s Life Memorial Webpage and sign his virtual guestbook at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.