Photo courtesy of Kristan Funeral Home - Mundelein
Aug 17, 1957 - May 15, 2024
Stephanie and family,
Robb and I are so sorry to hear about the passing of Tom.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you you and your family.
Jill Satten
August 26, 2024 | Volo, IL | Friend
Thomas was my Big Cousin.
I can sit and write about so many Loving memories, But those would be to long to list.
My Big Cousin Tom was Kind/Loving/Gentle/Strong/Beautiful and Handsome,
That only begins to list some of his fine traits all of which are very obvious and carried on thru his Children and Grandchildren. My Family ❤
My Big Cousin Tom changed the Trajectory of my life for that I'm eternally Grateful. Until we meet again,Here's to you
Love you
Lil cuz...
Ken Hogan
July 10, 2024 | Riverwoods, IL | Family
Big burly black belt Uncle Tom came to all of my dance shows. He’s sit in the dark theater and cheer so loud for my sister and I. We’d be embarrassed but also secretly so proud that this crazy big man, with all our other crazy aunts and uncles, and crazy big boy cousins, were there for us!! He feels like more than just an uncle, I am so lucky to have grown up with his presence in my life. He was a good listener, a jokester, and king of family gatherings. He brought us all together literally...
Emily Higgins
May 24, 2024 | Denver, CO | Family
So sorry just got the word. One of the best man I ever met.
Bill Kyska
May 24, 2024 | Lakewood, IL | Friend
Single Tree
ASPE Chicago Chapter
May 23, 2024 | Morton Grove, IL
We are very sorry for the family's loss. Our deepest condolences.
C.J. Erickson Plumbing Co.
May 23, 2024
The Brooks family will miss you Tom. Loved seeing you up at Dairymen's, a place I know you were so fond of. Rest in peace and may your family take comfort in that you lived life so full and have gone on to an even better place.
Ed and Martha Brooks
May 23, 2024 | Wilmette, IL
Todd and I give the entire Higgins family our deepest sympathy. I only met Tom and his family a few times, but you always treated us like family. It is never easy losing a loved one. God with give you strength at this time on your journey of grief. Please take care of yourself Stephanie. My heart goes out to you. ❤❤
Debbera and Todd Johnson
May 22, 2024 | Chesterfield, VA | Friend
Group of 10 Memorial Trees
Bill Schey
May 22, 2024 | Sarasota, FL
Thomas Higgins Jr., beloved husband of Stephanie (nee Mohr), passed away suddenly at his home in the evening of May 15, 2024. Tom Jr. was the devoted son of Tom Sr., and Ann Marie Higgins. He was the eldest of their 6 children: Brian, Peter (Heidi), Lauren Sullivan, Joe (Jenny) and Mary. Thomas was the loving father of Tom IV (Ramune), Conor (Katherine), Ryan and Brendan (Cath).
Tom was born in Brooklyn, NY, on August 17, 1957, and spent his school years terrorizing opposing baseball pitchers in Newington, CT, where he was the only one to ever hit a homer over the centerfield scoreboard at Badger Field. When his family moved to Wilmette, IL after his junior year in high school, Tom begrudgingly made the move with them and little did he know how much he would one day come to love Chicago. After high school, Tom worked in the construction trade where he acquired the skills and knowledge that would help him later in his career and the brawn that helped him immediately when he moved to Rogers Park and caught the eye of his future bride, Stephanie.
Tom eventually went into the family business, Thomas J. Higgins Co., a warehousing and plumbing supplies distribution company. Working alongside his Dad and brother, Brian, the company became a highly successful representative of Charlotte Pipe & Foundry, supplying pipe to many of the major construction projects in the Chicagoland area. After Tom Sr’s death in 2006, the company continued to grow and prosper under Tom’s quiet but steady and strong leadership and Brian’s mile-a-minute, non-stop drive to be the best. Today, Higgins Co. is one of the leading plumbing supply companies in the Midwest.
Aside from being a very successful businessman, Tom Jr. was most proud of his family and just being a Higgins. He was the patriarch, leader, and foundation of the 6 Higgins children. He was a man of strong Catholic faith. He always turned to God in good and bad times and led by this example. He was kind and generous to all, and stressed the need to love and support family above all else. Tom loved going to Dairymen’s cabins in the Northwoods of Wisconsin because he was an exceptional muskie fisherman, but more so because he got to be with his whole family for a week. He loved Bear games with his brothers and swimming with his grandkids in his backyard pool. He loved the Higgins Family “Eve of the Eve” Christmas celebrations and came prepared with copies of the lyrics to all the Christmas carols so that everyone could sing along. He loved to travel with Steph, and her sister Melissa and his brother in law Roger, Tom’s scuba diving buddy. .
Tom is survived by his wife, Steph, four sons, five siblings and dozens of nieces, nephews and grandchildren Karolina, Viktoria, Tom, Shea, Finn Kai and hundreds of friends who will all miss him dearly.
We thank all of Tom’s friends, both personal and in the business world (anyone who knew Tom was happy to be called his friend), for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support.
A wake will be held at Kristan Funeral Home, 219 W. Maple St, Mundelein, IL 60060 on May 22, 2024, from 4-8pm. A funeral mass will be held on May 23, 2024, at 11:00 am at St. Mary’s Annunciation Catholic Church, 22333 W. Erhart Rd, Mundelein.
Memorials may be made to Misericordia, 6300 N. Ridge Ave, Chicago, IL 60660.
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