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Lawrence W. Higgins

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Lawrence W. Higgins obituary, 1941-2018, Schnecksville, PA

BORN

1941

DIED

2018

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Lawrence Higgins Obituary

Lawrence W. "Larry" Higgins, 77, of Orefield, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at Lehigh Center, Lower Macungie Township. He was the husband of MaryAnn (Stahl) Higgins to whom he was married 56 years. Born in Lansdale, Montgomery County, August 19, 1941, Larry was the son of the late Ferdinand and Elva M. (Wallace) Higgins. An entrepreneur and businessman, Larry was the President and Co-Founder of the former Love Homes and Greenbriar Marketing and Management, Inc. both of Allentown. He built and owned The Wingate Hotel on Hamilton Boulevard from in 2001 - 2006. Larry attended Faith Church, Allentown. Survivors: In addition to his loving wife; daughter, Shawn D. Schmitt and her husband, Daniel of Allentown; grandchildren, Samuel and Jessica Schmitt both of Allentown; sister, Patricia A. Mertz of Fleetwood; sister-in-law, Eleanor M. Higgins of Macungie; predeceased by brothers, Thomas F. Higgins and Timothy D. Higgins. Service: Private and at the discretion of the family. No calling hours. Interment will take place following the service at the Macungie Baptist Cemetery. The Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. in Schnecksville is in charge of arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Faith Church, 6528 Hamilton Blvd. Allentown, PA 18106.

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Published by Morning Call on Oct. 4, 2018.

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harold haas

September 28, 2020

Thinking of you all ,My prayers to the families !!!! !! Miss my Friend !!!

October 14, 2018

Dear Mary, Shawn and family,
We were able to visit briefly with Larry while he was in Lehigh Manor, as Robert and Larry were room mates for a short time.
We've been praying for you and your family and trust the Holy Spirit is bringing comfort to your family. Love and prayers, Martha Schultz Metz and Don, also Robert Schultz and Doris Schultz Heim.

Cher Stengel

October 10, 2018

Dear Shawn and Family,
My heart is with you during this difficult time.

Dr. And Mrs. Stephen Mazepa

October 9, 2018

Dear MaryAnn, Shawn and family,
Our deepest condolences in the loss of your wonderful husband/father. Larry was such a special, sweet person. He will be truly missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.

Joe Ciccone

October 8, 2018

A great guy and partner

October 6, 2018

Dear Shawn and family,

I am so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Please know you, your Mom, and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

With deep sympathy,

Denise Wester

October 6, 2018

Dear Mary and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about Larry. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Love,
Madeline Herman

October 5, 2018

We offer our condolences. We pray in your behalf, and we offer the hope of welcoming back our loved ones on a Paradise earth. Psm 37:29

Nancy Heiser

October 5, 2018

Sorry to hear of Larry's passing. Larry will be remembered to me as my employer at Love Homes for many ,many years. I think back on those days often and appreciate all he taught me about the business world. He was a good friend and will be missed by many. RIP Larry
Nancy L Heiser (Nance)

Jack Ellstrom

October 5, 2018

I am so sorry to hear about Larry's passing. He was a friend, and a mentor with a great sense of humor and a kind spirit.
When I was down, he picked me up, encouraged me and I was able to soar. He will be missed. Thanks Larry. My best wishes to Mary Ann and family.

Mary Ann Zakeski

October 4, 2018

Sending thoughts and prayers with much love to Mary, and Shawn & family, in honor of Larry.

Harry Haas

October 4, 2018

Larry is and always will be my best friend Iwill miss him and praying for his wife Mary and familey!!!Your buddie Harry Haas !!!!!!!

Diana Palmer

October 4, 2018

Our condolences to the Higgins family. Larry was a great man and good friend to all. He is with our savor and will watch over us all.

Sincerely, Diana Palmer and Susan Nichols

Kelly Reibman

October 4, 2018

Love, Kelly, Dave, Jordan, Lauren and Meagan

Kelly Reibman

October 4, 2018

RIP Uncle Larry. Fly high and look over Mary, Shawn and the grandkids.

Dave Balliet & Kelly Reibman & Family

Dale and Eleanor Lakatosh

October 4, 2018

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Kathleen Osborn

October 4, 2018

RIP Uncle Larry. You were one of my favorite uncles. Deepest sympathy to the family

Martin Gilchrist

October 4, 2018

Dear MaryAnn, Shawn and Family: Larry was a special person to all he ever met with his always bright smile and warm attitude. He was a great mentor to me and many others with his very creative mind that was always filled with thought provoking ideas. He will be so missed by me and his "many friends". We offer our most heartfelt prayers of support in the loss of Larry. Barbara and Martin Gilchrist

Cheryl Warmkessel

October 4, 2018

So sorry for your loss Mary Ann & Shawn Hope it brings you some comfort to know that he is no longer suffering! God bless you

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