Mrs. Agnes Rose (Carrock) Hickel

Mrs. Agnes Rose (Carrock) Hickel, age 87, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2014 at the St. Luke’s Home with the support of her family. Born in Utica on January 30, 1927, Agnes was the daughter of the late Ameen and Sarah (Haday) Carrock. Raised and educated locally, she was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School. On September 6, 1948 she married Charles H. Hickel with whom she shared 65 years; they were a happy couple and great companions who always thought of each other’s needs. Agnes devoted her earlier years to raising her family. When they began school, Agnes began her career at Chicago Pneumatic where she worked in the office as a Junior Clerk, a position she held for 23 years. A kind-hearted, gentle, and forgiving woman, she was spiritually devoted to her Lord and her home parish, St. Louis Gonzaga Church. During her spare time, she enjoyed bowling, games of chance, and family card games which brought her joy, especially when she won. Agnes is survived by her husband, Charles; her daughters, Linda Hickel of North Utica, Diane Brady of North Utica, and her daughter-in-law, Elaine Hickel of New Hartford. She mourned the loss of her son, Richard C. Hickel, who preceded her in death on July 25, 1998. She also leaves her grandchildren, Joseph T. Hickel, Nicole A. Hickel, and Richard C. Hickel, Jr., all of New Hartford, and John Brady, Jr. of Utica; and one great-granddaughter Lillian May Rose Brady. Her memory will also be in the hearts of her brothers and sisters-in-law, Fred E. Carrock of NJ, and Joseph and Dolores Carrock of Utica; her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, Aunt Evelyn Srour (who is also her dear friend), and her sister-in-law, Mary Carrock. Agnes always appreciated her friendly and helpful neighbors. She was predeceased by her brothers, Raymond Carrock, and William Carrock; and her in-laws, Nellie and Joseph Hobaica, Ziana Hickel, Genevieve and Toufic Kalil, Jennie and Charles E. Barady, and Theda F. Carrock. Visitation will be held on Tuesday morning from 10-12 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. In lieu of floral offerings, donations in Agnes’ honor to St. Louis Gonzaga Church are welcomed; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Agnes’ funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Tuesday at 12:00 noon from the funeral home and at 1:00 at St. Louis Gonzaga Church where the Divine Liturgy of the Faithful Departed will be celebrated. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Mrs. Agnes Rose (Carrock) Hickel

January 30, 1927 - July 11, 2014