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Paul Higgins Obituary

ABINGTON Paul F. Higgins of Abington, November 10, age 88. Loving husband of Edna (Steward) Higgins; loving father of Marie Masaitis of Dorchester and Fred Higgins of East Bridgewater; loving grandfather of Kendra Parks, Ashley Higgins, and Paul Joseph Masaitis. Paul served as a Second Lieutenant and pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII. In addition to being a pilot, his duties included training other airmen to fly combat aircraft. Paul was a letter carrier, clerk, and assistant post master at the Abington Post Office for three decades. He enjoyed his friends, family the Town of Abington, golf, and was an avid Red Sox fan. Funeral from the Quealy and Son Funeral Home, 116 Adams St., Abington Saturday, November 15 at 8 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Bridgets Church, Abington 9 a.m. Interment Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Abington. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445. Please sign our online guest book at www.quealyandson.com Quealy and Son Funeral Home Pride in Personal Service (781) 878-2112

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Nov. 13, 2008.

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Anne McElroy

December 10, 2008

Fred, we are all sad to hear of the loss of your father and our thoughts are with you.
Anne and all the former BDCS staff.

Mike Casey

November 17, 2008

Mr. Higgins,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Joyce Parlow

November 14, 2008

To Marie,Kendra + the entire family,
Joyce and Jill send their deepest sympathy in the passing of your dad,grandfather. He was blessed with such loving people in his life.

Frank Duchaney

November 13, 2008

My heart felt sorrow and prayers are with the family. You had him with you for a long. God Bless you all. I will keep you in my prayers.

Ronald Dziergowski

November 13, 2008

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Paul. It certainly has been a long and difficult road for Fred and his family. But I think we can take comfort in knowing that Paul is now in a better place, enjoying a round or two of golf, and watching his beloved Red Sox.

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