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WILLIAM BIGGINS Obituary

William Patrick Biggins, Sr., a loved and admired man, died on Monday, November 29, 2010. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, December 7th, 10:00 a.m., at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Road, Leawood, KS 66206, with burial following in Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., prior to the mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 3846 West 75th Street, Prairie Village, KS 66208, or to Cure of Ars Catholic Church. Bill was born in New York on March 18, 1935. He was a graduate of Cardinal Hayes High School, Manhattan College in New York, and a graduate student at New York University. He had careers with IBM, General Foods, and Howard Johnsons in a financial capacity. In 1969, he realized a dream of his to start his own business. Along with a business associate, he opened a food brokerage. They later started a new company, Aspen Products together, until the death of his partner in 1994. The company is still owned and operated by the family. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Mary; and two brothers, Thomas and John. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ann Marie; sons, William, Jr. (Terry), Thomas (Paula); daughters: Jeanne (John), Patricia (Stan), and Susan (Don); ten grandchildren: Sean, Matthew. and Nicole Biggins, Luke, Anna, Mark, and Eric Biggins, Sam, Will, and Ben Bourdow. Also surviving are three sisters: Mary Ellen Desmond (Patrick), Josephine Sheridan (Peter), Kathleen now Sister Maria Goretti; and many nieces and nephews, who along with his children, spent many happy hours at the shore and skiing together (UB and the Gang). Appreciation and thanks to the caring staff at Garden Terrace. Goodbye Bill, a great husband, son, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, gentleman, and friend. "But since it falls unto my lot that I should go and you should not, I'll gently rise and softly call, good night and joy be with you all." Condolences may be left on line at www.mcgilleystatelinechapel.com. McGilley State Line Chapel, 12301 State Line Rd, Kansas City, MO 64145, 816-942-6180athe, KS 66061, 913-782-0582

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Published by Kansas City Star on Dec. 5, 2010.

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John DeFalco

December 20, 2010

My heartfelt condolences to the Biggins family. May the Holiday season help soothe the soul.

Peter T. Sheridan

December 9, 2010

Uncle Bill was truly "a man for all seasons." And not just those wonderful winter & summer sessions when he led The Gang on ski trips & beach vacations "down the Shore" at LBI. He built an extraordinary legacy as an entrepeneur and business pioneer, and he & Aunt Rie established a wonderful family environment as they braved the bold move to Kansas from their beloved home base in New York.
UB's greatest legacy was his example in dealing with people. From the smallest and youngest and to the oldest and most acomplished, he quietly and gracefully made sure that EVERY person he encountered knew that he was interested, that he was respectful, and that he truly cared.
I will always treasure our conversations, which ranged from Manhattan College "Jasper" war stories and sports anecdotes to semi-metaphysical business/legal discussions, and the twinkle in his eye & lilt in his never-lost Woodlawn accent when he would address me as "Counselah."
While we will continue to miss his presence among us here, I am glad that he was able to lead the way for his sister, our beloved Aunt Kathleen, as they have reunited with their family and friends in the fullness of God's grace in Heaven.

Mike Gallo

December 6, 2010

Aunt Rie, Bill, Tom, Jeanne, Patricia, Susan and families, please accept our condolences on Uncle Bill's passing. Our prayers are with you.
Mike and Heidi Gallo and family

Debbie Chenoweth

December 6, 2010

Tricia, Mrs. B, and family......so sorry to hear of his passing....I will be thinking and praying for you all! ....Debbie Chenoweth Alden

December 6, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family...Heaven has gained another angel...TC and Kirk Van Baale (KC MO)

Becky Bradshaw

December 6, 2010

Trish and family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Becky & Chris Bradshaw

John Rooney

December 5, 2010

It is always sad to be informed of the passing of a Manhattan College Almnus. The sadness is increased when you realize that he also went to Cardinal Hayes High School, The Bronx. Although at different times, we walked the same halls of learning.
May William Patrick Biggins rest in peace.
Sincerely,
John Peter Rooney
Manhattan College, 1965
Cardinal Hayes High School, 1957

fjohn reinke (mc1968)

December 5, 2010

The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.

December 4, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Tricia....your tennis friends are all thinking of you...
patty jensen

Patricia Desmond

December 2, 2010

I second my sister's sentiment. (Though I didn't have a toilet paper project like she did!)
Uncle Bill is one of those people who will forever bring a smile to my face. I absolutely looked forward to UB and Aunt Rie making the pilgrimage to LBI every year, and sitting on the beach or deck and just catching up.
The tradition of the cousins' ski trip made it possible for us to enjoy the time & laughter a 2nd time each year -- and it is one we are trying to get going again with the next generation... We'll do our best to tell the stories of how it all began with this gentleman and true gem of a man.

Uncle Bill, Aunt Rie and the "Kansas Cousins" at LBI. Forever handsome!

Patricia Desmond

December 2, 2010

Mary Ellen Desmond Leder

December 2, 2010

I have so many fond memories of our wonderful Uncle, my Godfather...ski trips, beach walks...he was always interested in what I was doing in my personal life, and in hearing about my career. I remember in college when Uncle Bill shared his paper product expertise and helped me get an A on a marketing class project on toilet paper!!! xoxo

melinda anderson

December 1, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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