Hicks, John Simpson, of Kings Park on January 25, 2010, 73 years of age. Beloved father of John, Debbie, Stephanie, and Jennifer Hicks. Loving Fiancée of Joan Amato. Dear Brother of Lee Hicks, Herb Hicks and Susan Harrington. Cherished Grandfather of Afton and Savannah. John was a proud Professor at Fordham University for many years. Visiting Nolan & Taylor-Howe funeral home, 5 Laurel Avenue, Northport, ( www.nthfh.com) Friday 2-5 & 7-9pm. Funeral Saturday 10:00am at the Northport Baptist Church, the Rev. Dr. Lester F. Ayars officiating. Burial Northport Rural Cemetery. In John's memory donations to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 555 Broad Hollow Road, Suite 403, Melville, NY 11747.