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Eugene E. Higgins

1923 - 2017

BORN

1923

DIED

2017

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Heritage Funeral Home – Greenfield

4800 South 84th Street

Greenfield, Wisconsin

Eugene Higgins Obituary

Higgins, Eugene E. Passed away peacefully on June 9, 2017, age 93. Loving husband of the late Clarissa. Dear Dad of Mark (Cyndie), James (Donna), Dennis (Christine Prevetti), Geralyn (Mark) Spankowski, Maureen (Dan) Holahan, and the late Mark Eugene. Loving Grandpa of Jenny (Chris), Tim (Eva), Sean, Brian, Andy, Christine (Brett), Jessica (Nick), Tom (Julia), the late Joseph, Jeff, Brendan, Eamon, Clare, Maeve, and Fiona. Great-grandfather of Ethan, Aila, Ella, Evan, Pearl, Clare, and Matthew. Also survived by his sister Arlene, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and caring friends. The family wishes to thank the staffs of Clement Manor and Seasons Hospice. You made Dad's life so much better. To Jim, Dad's right hand man, thank you. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 19, from 4-8 PM, at the funeral home with a Vigil Service at 7 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, June 20, at 10 AM, at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church (3132 S. 63rd St.). Entombment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to St. Gregory the Great Parish.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jun. 14, 2017.

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Carla

June 19, 2017

Please accept my condolences on the loss of Eugene. May your memory of him comfort your heart and may God help your family during this time of sorrow. Isa.41:13

Tom Knitter

June 14, 2017

On behalf of the Pio Nono, Don Bosco and St. Thomas More HS community I'd like to offer my condolences. I'm sorry I am not available to attend the service to express my sympathy in person, but rest assured Eugene, and your entire family, will be in my prayers. God bless.

Tom Knitter
Marianist Affiliate
Past President STM

June 11, 2017

I am extending my condolences to the family of Eugene Higgins. May the entire family find peace in knowing that God cares for you and your family and will help you during these difficult times. 1 Peter 5:6,7

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19

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Heritage Funeral Home – Greenfield

4800 South 84th Street, Greenfield, WI 53228

Jun

19

Vigil

7:00 p.m.

Heritage Funeral Home – Greenfield

4800 South 84th Street, Greenfield, WI 53228

Jun

20

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church

(3132 S. 63rd St., WI

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4800 South 84th Street, Greenfield, WI 53228

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