Our beloved Mary Teresa Hickey, age 104 of Inverness, passed away June 22, 2023 at the Citrus Health & Rehab Center in Inverness. She was an unforgettable example of unconditioned love, undeserved mercy and unstoppable grace to all her family and many friends. Mary was born in County Longford, Ireland on September 4, 1918, to Edward and Katherine (Harrington) Keegan the youngest of 5 brothers and one sister. Mary came from Ireland to New York in 1950 and moved to this area in 1989, from Delray Beach, FL. She was employed for 17 years as a receptionist for the Presbyterian Medical Center in New York. Mary was a faithful communicant of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Inverness.
Left to cherish her memory are 2 children, Doug (Anne) Eichele and Patricia (William) Edwards; two step-daughters: Donna Schultz and Diana Addio; grandchildren: Chris Eichele, Jonathon Edwards, Beth Goulet, Kartergrace Schultz, Justin Addio, Matt Addio; and great grandchildren: Kiera Eichele, Ryan Edwards, Ben Edwards, Farah Edwards Jake Goulet, Madison Goulet; many loved and loving nieces and nephews, and her loving devoted friend and caregiver for 15 years, Maureen Lani Saumell and Lani’s large family loved her as “grandma Mary” . Mary had many beloved friends. She was preceded In death by her five brothers and one sister. Her shining light is glowing in Heaven and we will never forget her.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, July 1st, 2023 at 10:00 AM from Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church with Fr. Claudius Mganga, Celebrant. Burial will follow at the Oak Ridge Cemetery in Inverness. Friends may call at the Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home in Inverness on Friday June 30th from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm.
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