Obituary of Patrick J. Hicks

Patrick J. Hicks, 80, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend entered into eternal peace of Friday January 29, 2016. Patrick was born in Lockport on March 17, 1935, to the late Paul and Ruth Seifert Hicks. He attended Lockport High School and served in the US Navy from 1952 until 1956, while in the Navy, he played on the Navy Softball team. Patrick was employed at Simonds Saw and Steel and then at Harrison Radiator, Division of General Motors, until his retirement. Patrick enjoyed hunting, fishing in his early years, cooking and enjoyed watching sports, especially the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. Patrick is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marjorie Moran Hicks, and his children, Timothy P. (Linda) Hicks, of Cranberry Township, PA., Patricks Hicks, Jr., Susan Borner, Catherine Hicks and Kevin Hicks all of Lockport. He was the grandfather of Gerald Olaf III, Melissa Borner, Joseph Borner, Benjamin Hicks, Lily Hicks, Patrick Hicks III, Hunter Hicks and Blake Hicks. Patrick was the brother of Thomas R. (Jan) Hicks of Newfane and the late George M. Hicks, John P. Hicks and Shirley Preisch. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday February 3rd from 4 to 8 PM, in Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, Inc., 242 Genesee Street, Lockport, where services will be held on Thursday February 4th at 11 AM. Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Memorials to the Arthritis Foundation, 122 East 42nd Street 18th Floor, New York, New-York 10168, Arthritis.org, or to the Macular Degeneration Foundation, P.O. Box 551313, Henderson, NV 89053, www.eyesight.org, or to a charity of one's choice, would be appreciated by the family.