Hickey, Neil Francis; formerly of Whitby, Wellington, peacefully at his new home of Karaka Pines Village Papamoa Beach. After sudden illness on 2nd September 2026 surrounded by his loving wife and daughters.

Dearly loved husband and soulmate to Jane, loved and respected father and father in-law of Liz and Mark (Sydney), Lyn (Melbourne). Cherished and adored Papa to 5 grandchildren; Jordan, Alex, Jamie, Ben and Ashlee, adored great Papa to 2 great grandchildren Oakleigh and Tristan.

Respected colleague and friend throughout the NZ Funeral Industry. Life member of both NZEA and NZFDA.

Flowers respectfully declined, messages to hkeys@xtra.co.nz

Friends and colleagues are warmly invited to join the family to celebrate Neil's Life at The members Lounge level 4 - Hnry Stadium - The Cake Tin, Wellington on Friday 11th September at 1:30pm.

To assist with logistics for the day, the family would be extremely grateful if those planning to attend could RSVP via the celebrant, Carmen Stewart. Carmen's email is celebrantcarmen@gmail.com

Live stream Link - Neil Hickey