Even if you never saw him on stage, you might know his face from movies. He played a fire chief in ‘Backdraft,’ a judge in ‘The Untouchables’ and a minister in ‘She’s Having a Baby.’
Tom Hickey âunderstood things,â he said. âTom Hickey understood us.â
The actorâs son, Lee Hickey, told the mourners âthe last few days have been overwhelming. To see the depth of feeling towards him, itâs meant the world to me and Dadâs family. I know he would have been beyond humbled by it.â
Of his fatherâs struggle with Parkinsonâs disease, he said âthe last few years have been a very tough road for Dad and the family.â
He concluded with âwords that struck a chord with Dad, so much he had them pinned on his kitchen wall: âLive simply, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly, leave the rest to Godâ.â