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Obituary: Joseph ‘Jay’ Hickey Jr., 71, Of Cheshire

A lifelong Cheshire resident who worked as a handyman, he enjoyed bike riding, and fishing at Sleeping Giant and was an avid Red Sox fan.

Joseph “Jay” Hickey Jr.
Joseph “Jay” Hickey Jr. (Image via Alderson-Ford Funeral Home)

CHESHIRE, CT — Joseph “Jay” Hickey Jr., 71, of Cheshire, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Civita Care Center at Cheshire.

Jay was born September 8, 1951, in New Haven, the son of the late Joseph and Arlyne (Emmett) Hickey. He was a lifelong Cheshire resident working as a handyman. He enjoyed bike riding, and fishing at Sleeping Giant and was an avid Red Sox fan.

Jay is survived by his siblings Joan Hickey and Mark Hickey as well as many friends.

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Arrangements – Funeral service and committal will be held at the convenience of the family at St. Bridget Cemetery. The Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Cheshire is assisting with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

For more information and to leave online condolences, visit Alderson-Ford Funeral Home here.

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