Joseph Hickey

Joseph Anthony Hickey Sr., beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and dear friend passed away suddenly on Monday, October 26, 2026 at Adira Nursing and Rehab. He was 76 years old. Joe was born on December 7, 1949 in Saginaw to Charles J. and Sophie D. (Meshinske) Hickey. He graduated from Holy Rosary High School, Saginaw and was then drafted in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, serving in Munich, Germany. After his honorable discharge, he returned home and married his high school sweetheart, Mary Catherine Hickey on July 15, 1972. Together they celebrated 51 wonderful years together before her passing on May 26, 2023. Joe worked for General Motors, Steering Gear, Plant 7 for over 30 years. During his retirement years, he worked security for Pinkerton Security. Joe was a past member of Pulaski Club, Knights of Columbus and American Legion Post #22. He loved to deer hunt, taking trips to the casino with his wife Cathy, watching the Detroit Lions and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Joe is survived by his children, Joseph A. (Wendy Williams) Hickey Jr., Angela (Ted) Van Buren III, and Herbert C. Hickey; grandchildren, Kaley (Casey) Stiener, Nadia (Ray Bills) Hickey, Mia Hickey, Claire Van Buren, Megan (Dylan) Epping, Haley (Josh Erickson) Van Buren, and Cheyanne Hickey; brother, Patrick (Janet) Hickey; sister, Joan Lagalo; siblings-in-law, William (Diann) Lucio, Tom Mossner and Tom Rappley; special nephew and niece, Andrew and Andrea,  many additional nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends.

In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his wife, siblings: Ellen Schultz, Alice Austin, James Hickey, John Hickey and Rosemary Lightfoot; siblings-in-law, Herbert Lucio, Connie Rappley, Jesse Lucio, Rebecca Lucio and Julie Mossner; and a special niece, Rebecca Rappley.

VISITATION: Joe's family will receive visitors at Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd., Saginaw, MI 48603 on Sunday, November 1, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Liturgy. The family will have a time of sharing memories and stories about Joe on Sunday at 7:00 p.m.

SERVICES: The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 2, 2026 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 910 N. 6 St., Saginaw, MI 48601. Rev. Fr. Frank Voris OFMCap will officiate. Military honors under the auspices of the United States Army and American Legion Post #22 will be held immediately following the Funeral Liturgy at church.

MEMORIALS: Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider St. Joseph Catholic Church or the American Cancer Society. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home, church or through www.DeislerFuneralHome.com