John G. Hickey

March 21, 1936 - October 24, 2020

John G. Hickey, of Woodstock, VA passed away on Saturday October 24 at Greenfield Senior Living of Woodstock after a brief illness at the age of 84. John was raised in Bordentown, NJ, and lived in the Bordentown area until he retired from the New Jersey Department of Transportation in 1994. John graduated from William MacFarland High School in Bordentown. He then proudly served in the U. S. Army and was a member of the American Legion Posts in both Bordentown and Woodstock. He was also a charter member of the Bordentown Elks. Shortly after moving to Woodstock, John, always a devout Catholic, became an active member of St. John Bosco parish and the Knights of Columbus. John was also a member of the Moose Club of Woodstock. John was the son of the late Helen and Joseph F. Hickey. He was predeceased by his wife, Shirley, with whom he shared 30 years of marriage, and his sister Jerry. John’s closest survivors are his cousins Jeanne Ratigan and Jim Ratigan. John is also survived by cousins, nieces, and a nephew. His family knows that John was blessed with many caring friends from the Knights, the parish and Greenfield and they wish to thank each of them for being so good to John over the years.He will be truly missed. Family and friends are invited to attend his viewing from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday November 2, 2020 at St. John Bosco R.C. Church, 315 N. Main St., Woodstock, VA., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Please remember to wear masks and abide by social distancing guidelines. Interment will follow in Sunset View Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John Bosco R.C. Church, or to the charity of your choice.