Thomas (Tom) HICKEY

My deepest sympathies to Tom’s family. He was such a lovely man and always so generous and kind to young artists.

My Sincere Condolences to all the Hickey Family on the sad passing of Tommy.
May he rest in peace.
Ann Hassett - Craddockstown

So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I have fond memories of Tommy (as he was known then) in the Naas Table Tennis & Dramatic Club, now the Moat Club. He will be sorely missed. Deepest condolences to all the family.

Comhbhrón ó chroí do Lee, d’chlann agus d’mhuintir Tom. I was Tom’s sidekick in “Big Swinger” (1989). It was my first time to work on a film. He gently advised and kindly mentored me through what was a personal and professional highlight of my life. I subsequently had the honour of welcoming him and working with him on RTÉ Drama On One. May he rest easy. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Le buíochas agus ómós - Kevin.

Sincere sympathy to Tom’s family. I have fond memories of working with him, he was such a fearless and adventurous actor who created many memorable performances.

A beautiful and wonderful man. John Mac Kenna and Angela Keogh, Royal Oak, Carlow

Our sincere sympathies to Phyl and the extended Hickey family at this sad time. May Tom rest on peace.

Lee, very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. Thinking if you and your family at this time.

R.I.P Tom. The end is the beginning and yet you go on . S. Beckett .

sincere sympathies to his family and friends on the death of Tom Hickey, one of our finest actors. Feel so lucky to have seen him in so many superb performances. The Riordans was part of growing up in 1970s Ireland . Rest In Peace.

My deepest sympathy to the Hickey family. I met Mr Hickey (Tom) when I was a child in the early 70’s when the Riordans was at its height in Cork Airport with my family. I plucked up the courage to ask him for his autograph which he kindly gave me, but to my amazement he asked if I would like the casts autographs and he took my book and got them all to sign it for me and duly posted it back. I will never forgot the kindness he showed to me and the trouble he went to. I still cherish the memories and the autographs. May he rest in peace.

I’m offering my heartfelt condolences to all Tom’s family. He has left a legacy of great memories to many generations of Irish people His very kind nature shone through even on stage. May his gentle soul rest peacefully 🙏🏽

To Anne Marie & the Hickey Family we extend our condolences on this sad occasion.
May Tom RIP as he deserves only the best for the wonderful performances with which he enriched Irish lives

Deepest sympathy to all of Tom’s family on your sad loss. Tom was a great actor and special person and will be dearly missed by the whole business. RIP

My deepest condolences to Lee and all the family on Tom’s passing.
He was a bright light - and I adored his work and his company.
May he Rest in Peace.

Deepest sympathy to Lee on the passing of his Dad , Tom.

RIP Uncle Tom, a gentleman, rest peacefully and give our treasured Jeanne the biggest hug xxx

Sincere condolences to Tom's family. We were lucky to have Tom in ITI talking about his life and his work a few years ago- that day is still mentioned often and thought of as such a joyous event. R.I.P

Deepest condolences to Tom's family. He was a force of nature- talented, generous, open and maybe most of all fun. He will be deeply missed

Deepest condolences to Lee and all Tom's family. Pauline and I will miss him so much. He was a great part of our theatrical and social lives for so many years. We were privileged to have been a part of his wonderful life.

Sincere Condolences to Lee, Hickey Family, Neighbours, Theatre friends and of course Tom's on-screen wife Biddy, who both brought so much fun and excitement to our TV screens on Sunday nights many years ago. Highlight of our week! Not forgetting the many theatre shows we all enjoyed down through the years and of course we were all so very proud of you being a Kildare person. Thank you Tom for all the great memories. You will be missed, x

Rest in Peace Tom, it was an honour and a pleasure to know you always.

Deepest sympathy to Phil Ann Marie and the Hickey family on the death of Tom, may his soul rest in peace.

Our deepest condolences and sympathies to Lee, Kieran, Tim and John B, Phyl and Anne-Marie, and to the extended family & theatre circles on the sad passing of Tom.
May Tom's gentle soul Rest in Eternal Peace in the Raptures of God's Grace.
We remember Tom for his lifetime of outstanding dedication to his acting talents that captured our fascinated attention in theatre roles and as "Benjy" in The Riordans on TV.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

Sincere condolences to Tom, s extended family on his passing .Despite his fame what impressed me most about him was how ordinary & friendly he was on the occasions I had the pleasure of meeting him. May he rest in a well deserved peace . R.I.P

A life well lived. Rest In Peace in the arms of Jesus. I was always proud that Tom was a Naas man and wore that honour well.

My Sincerest Condolences to Lee and to all Tom's Family and friends. Tom was a wonderful talented actor who was loved by all who worked with him. He had time for everyone on set. I met Tom in 1988 in The Crozier and the Crown where I was an extraHe encourage me to join the Focus Theatre. I did , Thank You so much Tom..May You rest in peace.

Tom, so many memories from the first time we met at a rugby match in Lansdowne Road through all our future adventures together, not least of which were the 1976 I.T.C. tour of Ireland with Thieves' Carnival and the first Gate Waiting for Godot in 1988. Your warm, generous heart, both on stage and off, will be a memory that will last forever. Medb joins me in sending Lee and all the family our sincere condolences. Well, shall we go? Yes, let's go.

You will be missed Tom...

Sincere condolences Phyl and all the Hickey family on the passing of Tom. May he rest in peace.

Condolences to Lee and to all the Hickey family on the death of our great actor and wonderful comrade, the Gallant Tom. With gratitude for the privilege of having worked with him and for the joy of his friendship. "The Mangle first, Tom!" Love always. Jim

My sincere condolences to Lee and the family on Tom's death. I have such fond memories of growing up on the Riordans set with Tom and the whole cast as an sort of extended family. I was very touched when we met and spoke briefly at my mothers funeral some years ago. So many fond memories. You will be missed.

Sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Tom.May God comfort you in your loss Tom holds a memorable place in our hearts, with warm recollections of Benjy and Glenroe.

Deep condolences to Lee,and to Kieran, John B.,Tim, Phil and Ann Marie and to the extended Hickey family on our sad loss of Tom

May Tom’s great spirit rest in peace, perpetual light and happiness.
Sabina and Michael Higgins

Tom had a way of making everyone he worked with feel important. If he met you out anywhere he would give a great booming "Ahhh!!!" of recognition and always, always, give you his time. He loved details in his props, but he was lethal with them. He would break anything and everything he touched onstage (particularly if he thought he could get a laugh out of it). To this day if we have to reinforce something to withstand rough treatment onstage we say we are making it "Hickey proof".
Love always from The Minister for Candles

Kieran and Anne. Sincere condolences on the death of Tom. May he Rest In Peace. We will hold you all in prayer. God bless. Leixlip Cell Community.

May I offer my sincere condolences to the Hickey Family on the death of Tom, may he rest in peace. I have very fond memories of Tom's part in the Riordan's watching it as a child. Tom made it so real to me as I was brought up on a farm. God bless and may you all find comfort.

Kieran, Anne, Lee and extended Hickey Family. Sincere sympathy on Tom’s death. May he Rest In Peace. Lovely memories of watching The Riordans. Thomas and Bridie Clancy , Castletown.

Sincerest condolences to all the Hickey family on the passing of a Kildare Legend. Winston Churchill said " we make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give" Tom Hickey gave his all to acting. Say not in grief he is no more - but live in thankfulness that he was. Hebrew Proverb.

Lovely Tom, what a joy it was to know you and thank you for so many joyous memories. May your sweet soul rest in peace, xxxxxxxxx

Your great presents on the boards was a wonderful gift to an audience. May thy flight of angels sing thee to thy praise. Sleep well Tom.

Sincere sympathy to Kieran, Anne, and all the Hickey family on the very sad loss of Tom. May he rest in peace. He will be fondly remembered as a most talented and versatile actor.

Sincere condolences to The Hickey Family and Toms son Lee, at this sad time. May Tom’s generous soul rest in peace.

Condolence and sympsthy to all his fsmily and friends .tom s mighty acyor s..loyal lily white fsn formrt player.snd a true gentleman ar dheis de go raimh an anaim tomas.

Condolences to all the Hickey family, Rest In Peace.

Sincere sympathy Ann-Marie on the death of your beloved brother Tom, may he rest in peace.

A wonderful actor and wonderful friend, thank you Tom for the happiest of memories. Sending my deepest sympathies to all the family. May Tom rest in Peace.

May I offer my sincere sympathies to the HIckey family on the death of their dad. I am sure that I am not alone in saying how important Tom was to the people of Ireland in the late sixties and early seventies when he strode large as life into our homes every Sunday night. Benjy as he was known as then was always a shining example of how the world worked in those quare times. I was a child when I started watching him on tv so I always say “The Riordans”helped to rare me. May the bed of heaven be his home and May his gentle soul rest in peace.

So sorry to hear of the passing of Tom. He was a brilliant actor. Condolences to family and friends. May he Rest In Peace.

Deepest sympathy to Kieran and all the Hickey family on the death of your beloved brother Tom.May he Rest In Peace..

Rest in peace Tom better known as" Benjy ".

I had the pleasure of working with Tom when he gave so many wonderful performances at the Gate Theatre over the years.
A thorough professional, a lovely kind man with a great sense of humour and fun.
My deepest sympathies to Lee and all the Hickey Family on their sad loss.
May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Kieran Phyl and the extended Hickey family on Tom's passing.He has left an enormous legacy of memories behind .May he rest in Peace.Martin Devine Clane Co Kildare

When cutting the grass in heaven Tom , be careful with the edges !

Still smile thinking of you in The Butcher Boy

Sincere sympathy to Kieran, Anne and the Hickey family on the death of Tom who gave so much pleasure to so many over his long career. Suaimhneas síoraí ar a anam dílis.

Sending my sincere sympathy to you Anne-Marie on the sad passing of your beloved brother Tom. Gone to his eternal reward.
R.I.P. Tom.

Our deepest heart felt sympathy, to all of Tom's family and friends. Feeling the loss, of an honored "Naas Town Member", who we will continue to be proud of always.

I met you briefly in the Focus many many many moons ago and then about 20 years afterwards I met you on Lesson Street and lo and behold you remembered my name.Thats what made you special in Irish hearts ,you were so "grounded" so approachable and to cap it off so brilliant as an actor.Safe journey to your next station in the Cosmos, long may you run.

As gallant in life as in the theatre.

My sympathy to Phyl and all the Hickey family. A man who brought pleasure to many through stage and screen. May he rest in peace.