Michael Nelson Huggins Sr.

1950 - 2025

Michael N. Huggins Sr., 75 of Great Barrington died Sunday December 7, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Mike was born on August 8, 1950 in Pittsfield, son of Samuel and Jane (Nelson) Huggins. He grew up in South Lee and was a graduate of Lee High School, class of 1968. Mike worked for many years painting and wallpapering; starting with Aldo Soldati then in 1982 started his own business, Huggins Painting and Wallpapering which he built with his son, Dan. Mike loved his years coaching youth football for the Southern Berkshire Chargers. Then moving up to the high school level at Monument Mountain Regional High School, where he was head coach for many years, winning male high school athletic coach of the year in 2005. He never missed a dance recital or track meet for his daughter, Michelle. Mike also enjoyed hunting with his son Mike Jr, snowshoeing and hiking with his wife Mary, and many wonderful camping trips to Gloucester and Rockport with his beloved family.

Mike is survived by his wife, Mary (Sermini) Huggins whom he married on May 26, 1973 in Saint Peter's Church in Great Barrington, his two sons, Michael Huggins Jr. and wife Colleen of Great Barrington and Daniel Huggins and wife Jenna of Great Barrington, his daughter, Michelle Bartels and husband Michael of Lee along with his five grandchildren, Michael Huggins III, Carson Huggins, Adeline Huggins, Margaret Bartels and Zachary Bartels. In addition to his parents, Mike was predeceased by his sister, Holly Huggins Rhind.

Funeral Services for Michael N. Huggins Sr. will be held on Friday December 12, at 10:00 AM with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at Saint Peter's Church in Great Barrington with Reverend William P. Murphy Pastor officiating. Burial will follow in Saint Peter's Cemetery. In keeping with Mike's wishes there are no calling hours. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Hospice Care in the Berkshires. Condolences may be made through birchesroyfuneralservices.com.