Nancy Chickene, 63, passed away suddenly on June 2, 2015 at her home. Visiting will be on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home 596 Belgrove Drive Kearny. Mass Saturday 9:30 a.m. in St. Stephens Church and burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. To leave online condolence please visit www.armitagewiggins.com
Nancy was born and raised in Kearny and was a graduate of Kearny High School. She was employed as an Executive Assistant at both Fidelity Union and at Prudential Insurance Company in Newark for 30 years before retiring in 2011. Nancy was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Kearny and belonged to Diamond Springs Swim Club in Nutley where she enjoyed her summers.
Nancy was loving and devoted to her family and is survived by her father Frank Chickene (of Chickene Funeral Home formally in Kearny) and his wife Lorraine of Spring Lake, her sister Mary Lee of Kearny, Terri Watson and her husband Danny of West Caldwell. Also surviving are her niece Carly Watson (and her fiancé Nick) and her nephew Jack Watson. She also leaves behind an Aunt and many cousins. Nancy was predeceased by her mother Irene and sisters Frances and Susan.
In lieu of flowers kindly consider a donation to the American Cancer Society.