Barbara Ann Hickey
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Hickey Barbara Ann Hickey Barbara Ann Hickey, 85, died peacefully at her home in Arlington, Virginia on May 24,2022, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Honorable Edward V. Hickey, Jr. and sons Michael F. Hickey and Joseph G. Hickey. Survivors include her sons Edward V. Hickey III (Angela), Paul V. Hickey, John D. Hickey (Catherine), David T. Hickey (Suellen) and Daniel J. Hickey (Sarah) along with many wonderful grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, John E. Burke of Brockton, Massachusetts. Barbara was born on October 29, 1936 in Brighton, Massachusetts to Patrick and Margaret Burke. She was the eighth of 13 siblings. After graduating from Saint Columbkille School, Barbara met the love of her life, Ed Hickey. She went on to live a rich and fulfilling life in California, Maryland and London, England before settling in Northern Virginia, where she resided for the last 41 years. Following her retirement from Goldman Sachs, she enjoyed traveling, theater, and spending time with friends and family, particularly her grandchildren, of whom she was especially proud. She was a daily communicant at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Arlington, where she led the recitation of the rosary before the noon Mass. A viewing will be held at Murphy Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA, on Sunday, June 5, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 6, at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her name to: Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington, 200 N Glebe Road, Suite 250, Arlington, VA 22203, https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/10766399 (https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/10766399)