Donald J. Lickun, 91, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in Freehold Township surrounded by his wife and daughters.

He was born in New York in 1933. Donald proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Following his time in the service he returned to Brooklyn, NY where he completed his GED while working two jobs. He continued to feed his desire for education by earning his bachelor’s degree. Don went on to work his way up to Senior Safety Director for New York Power Authority where he worked for many years. While working he attended night classes to earn his master’s in science. Upon his retirement Don and his wife of 66 years, Patricia, moved to Sonata Bay, NJ before they settled in Freehold in 2021 at Applewood Village. Don was beloved by all and had many friends. 

Don's youngest granddaughter honored him with the nickname of "Sweetie" which he always lived up to by having a candy or two in his pocket. 

He is survived by his beloved wife Patricia Lickun; their daughters, Nora Raplee and her husband, Glenn of Freehold, and Ann-Marie Diggins of Georgia; and grandchildren, Patrick, Samantha, Kelly, Kathryn and her husband, John, Allison, and Jillian.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his 10:30 AM Memorial Mass on Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Co-Cathedral of St. Robert Bellarmine, 61 Georgia Road, Freehold Township. For those that cannot attend in person, the family invites you to participate via webcast, HERE. Inurnment will follow in Brigadier General Wm. C. Doyle NJ Veterans Cemetery, 350 Province Line Road, Arneytown. In lieu of flowers, Don's family requests that you take someone you love out to lunch, and don't forget the ice cream. All arrangements are under the direction of the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, Freehold Township. For information, directions, or to leave condolence messages to the family, please visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com