Obituary of Frank C. Hickey

Frank C. Hickey Died unexpectedly after complications from illness. Born Feb. 13, 1929 in Tacoma, WA, died Apr. 1, 2012. Son of Maurice and Catharine Hickey. He was an early resident of Fircrest, University Place, and Tacoma's North End. After graduating from St Patrick's elementary school and Bellarmine High School, he served two years in the U.S. Army Signal Corps. in Korea and then spent 40-some years in the electrical supply business. An accomplished singer, he performed with many choirs and choral groups around Tacoma and Pierce County, loved entertaining and could tell stories with the best of them. Truth be told, he doubtless told those stories better than nearly any of them! He married the light of his existence, Mary Eva Eckroth in 1956. They had three daughters, Erin, Barbara, Mary Catherine (John), and three sons, Michael, Dennis and Patrick (Peggy); four grandchildren, Bryan (U.S.A.F.), Joseph, Trever, and Jennifer. In addition he is survived by one sister, Mary Ella. Services, Monday, April 9, 2012, Rosary, 10:30 AM, Memorial Mass at 11:00 AM at Holy Cross Church, 5510 North 44th Street , Tacoma. The family would like to give a special thanks to the staff of St. Joseph's Hospital ICU for their attentive care. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Regis Community (Jesuit Retirement Home), North 1107 Astor, Spokane, WA 99202-1724 or a charity of your choice.