Mary A. (Rinaldi) Hickson, 87of Enfield entered into Eternal Life on Tuesday Aug. 9, 2005 at Parkway Pavilion Enfield. She was born on Dec. 15, 1917 in the Thompsonville section of Enfield daughter of the late Cologero and Cologera (Attardi) Rinaldi and a lifelong resident of Enfield. Mary was formerly employed by the former Sage Allen Co. for several years before retiring. She was a member of the Rinaldi Fede Post Italian Club, and lifelong parishioner of St. Patrick's Church.
Mary is survived by her beloved husband of 55 years Richard W. Hickson, and son, Richard A. Hickson, son and daughter in law, Dennis & Denyse Hickson, all of Enfield her two beloved granddaughters, Heather of Enfield and Amber of CA, she also is survived by a sister, Lillian Stevens of Suffield, and a sister in law, Jennie Rinaldi of Enfield along with nieces, nephews and friends. Besides her parents she was predeceased by a brother, Louis Rinaldi. Mary's family would like to especially thank the staff of Parkway Pavilion for the exceptional care and concern given to Mary while at Parkway.
Mary's family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday Aug. 11, 2005 from 4 to 8pm at Browne Memorial Funeral Chapels 43 Shaker Rd. Enfield. Funeral services in celebration of Mary's life will be held on Friday Aug. 12, at 9:00am from Browne Memorial Funeral Chapels, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Patrick's Church at 10:00am. Interment will take place in St. Patrick's King St. Cemetery Enfield. Memorial donations in her memory may be made to the Parkway Pavilion Reflections Unit or the Resident Council 1157 Enfield St. Enfield, CT 06082 or to the Little Sisters of the Poor 1365 Enfield St. Enfield, CT 06082.