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Jr. Higgins Obituary

Higgins - Jr. Robert F., (8/29/48-11/7/24); son of Robert F. Higgins, Sr., and

Annette F. Higgins (Buonora).

Survived by sister Patricia (and Anthony) Greico, and brother Anthony E. (and Eileen)

Higgins; and two generations of nieces and nephews. He operated Robert F. Higgins Optical in Hicksville for over forty years. Raised in Valley Stream and Oceanside. Class of '66 at Oceanside HS. Omega Gamma Delta Fraternity, Inc. Attended SUNY New Paltz. Linguist, Latin scholar, all-round music lover. Member of Ave Maria Chapel, Waldorf Chorale and Mineola Choral Society. His shop was always open and full of friendly chatter. Rob was a gregarious and friendly raconteur, ready with a joke or a laugh or intelligent thought. He will be missed. A visitation will be held Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 2-6 PM at Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes, 125 W Old Country Road, Hicksville, NY 11801.

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Published by Newsday on Nov. 11, 2024.

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Barry Wallace

November 11, 2024

Very sad to hear about Robert's passing. I was a loyal customer for over 30 years and we would occasionally have a "taste" at the local bar in Hicksville.
Bob was the most friendliest shop owner in the whole town of Hicksville.
We shared our life experiences and music.
May he rest in peace.
Barry Wallace

The Staff of Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Home

November 11, 2024

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