Newark, New Jersey
Deborah Ann (Black) Higgins, 54, passed away on Oct. 11, 2010. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Higgins and Bonner Echo Lake Funeral Home, 582 Springfield Ave., Westfield. Funeral services will be held privately. Born in Jersey City, N.J., Ms....
Read MoreTo Debbie's family,
I have not seen Debbie in many years but I am sadden to hear the news of her passing. I was close to Debbie in High School enjoying the "DBRHS band front" together. We had many great laughs and good times especially during football season.
My deepest sympathies to her family.
Elizabeth Meyer-Carpenter
November 11, 2010
To the Black Family,
I just heard of Debbie's untimely passing and am sincerely saddened. We were such great childhood friends and basicly grew up together, spending alot of time at the house on East Street. I will always cherish these memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lori (Hartung) Lutter
October 17, 2010
I haven't seen Debbie in many years, but in high school we were part of the same circle of very close friends. I remember lots of late night talks, and many hours of listening to the The Who. Though we laughed a lot, what I remember most is Debbie's good sense and honesty--you could always count on her to give it to you straight! The times we had are among my fondest memories of high school.
My deepest sympathies to her family at this time.
Rosemary (Genova) DiBattista
October 16, 2010 | Fanwood, NJ
To the Black and Higgins family:
Please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of Debbie, a great wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend.
Lisa Grohoski
October 15, 2010 | High Bridge, NJ
Dear Bruce and James, I loved Deb. She helped me through a very difficult business challenge when I worked for Aetna, and she was making innovative and really forward-thinking improvement to ADP's health benefits plan. She was always the calm, balanced, thoughtful leader at the table. We became really good friends, and she always appreciated my efforts. She was so good at making "me" feel good about myself, and she always said thanks, and showed her generosity of spirit in her gratitude. ...
mary claire bonner
October 14, 2010 | New York, NY
Bruce and James, I am so sorry to hear that Debbie passed away. I worked with her for a short period at ADP before she left and remember her as a very sweet and intelligent person that I admired very much. My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire family. She will be missed. God bless.
Wardah Porter
October 14, 2010 | Fountain Hill, PA
I graduated HS with Debbie, and had the good fortune of being in many of the same classes with her. I'm sorry to hear of her passing, but from reading these entries her legacy will live on in the hearts and lives of all who she touched, including ours from DBRHS.
Tere Barbella
October 13, 2010 | San Jose, CA
Dear Bruce and James,
Your wife and mom was a mentor to me since I first started working in 1980 at The Equitable. We later worked together at ADP and I admired her strength when she battled her illness. I have many fond memories of the time we've spent together. Her determination was remarkable and she will always be with me. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
Kathy Harmon
October 13, 2010 | Sykesville, MD
Bruce and James,
I worked with Debbie at Equicor and I am extremely saddened by her passing.Debbie was a great person and, like all who knew her, I will fondly remember her personna. My deepest sympathy goes out to your and Debbie's family.
Mike Tornambe
October 13, 2010 | Lavallette, NJ