William “Bill” Hickey
William “Bill” Hickey, age 81, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 7, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Born in 1944 in Chester, PA, he was a son of the late Thomas J. and Ethel (Armstrong) Hickey, Jr. Bill grew up in Parkside and Upland, PA. He graduated from St. James Catholic High School in 1962 and Goldey-Beacom College in 1963. Bill made his career as a mail handler for the United States Postal Service, retiring in 2000 after 34 years of service. He married the love of his life and soul mate, Sandra in 1965. They had 30 happy years together before Sandra’s death in 1995.
Bill loved to spend time with his family and friends and vacation in Williamsburg, VA. He was a longtime, devoted member of the New Castle County Irish Society. Bill served as a director on their board before becoming their vice president in 2023. Over the years, he edited their newsletter, the Leprechaun, maintained their website, and was the membership chairman. Bill enjoyed helping organize the bake sale in Annie’s Tea House at the club’s annual fest, and was a member of the kitchen crew. He was always happy to volunteer wherever they needed an extra hand around the Irish Center.
In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra E. (Roberts) Hickey; and brother, Thomas III. He is survived by his son, Brian J. Hickey (Audrey); daughter, Noreen Hickey-Spangler (Sam); grandchildren, Amber Salinski (Brian), Alyssa Daly (John), Charlie Collas, Anthony Collas, Weston Hickey, and Phoenix Hickey; great-grandsons, Michael Maier Jr., Bryce Salinski, and Cooper Collas; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
All services will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill’s memory to AccentCare Hospice, 17855 North Dallas Parkway, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75287 or online by clicking here; or to the New Castle County Irish Society, 1301 South Rodney Street, Wilmington, DE 19805.
Anna Cardwell
Bill will be greatly missed by so many. Praying for his family and friends. May he rest in peace.
Mary Brown
To the Dickey Family, I’m sorry for your loss, God Bless you and your family ,at this time, he was a very nice person to meet , he’s in heaven with your mom,watching over you and your family ,our prayers ,to you and your family .take care , from Mary Brown ( Cathy Jones ) ,sister ,GOD BLESS ,everyone
Mary Forester
May the Lord bless him and take his hand a lead him to his place in heaven.
Member on NCCIS
Rosemary Neville
God bless you and keep you my friend. May you be in heaven before the devil knows you are gone. Miss you.
Theresa Crouch
So very sorry to read of Bill’s passing. I always enjoyed talking with him at the New Castle County Irish Society.He was a true gentleman