Francis T. Hickey age 83 of Milton passed away December 29th at home surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in the South End of Boston, he graduated from Cathedral High School and attended Northeastern University. He was an Air Force Veteran of the Korean War and worked as the Credit Manager for Whitehall Company for many years. He was an avid Boston Sports Fan and enjoyed playing hockey in his younger years, walking his dog and spending time with his grandchildren. Beloved husband of Carol A. (McKinnon). Father of Maureen Durfer of Milton, Paul Hickey of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Kevin Hickey of Canton and Maryann Hickey of Quincy. Brother of Eileen O’Connor of Medford. Also survived by 9 grandchildren. Funeral mass at St. Mary of the Hills Church Milton Monday morning at 10. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home 326 Granite Ave Milton Sunday 4-8 pm. Burial Milton Cemetery. Donations may be made in his memory to St. Jude Children’s Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105 or to ALS Assn, Massachusetts Chapter, 315 Norwood Park South, 1st Floor, Norwood, MA 02062.