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RICHARD S. HIGGINS

1948 - 2017

RICHARD S. HIGGINS obituary, 1948-2017, Dorchester, MA

BORN

1948

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

James A. Murphy & Son Funeral Home, Inc.

1020 Dorchester Ave

Dorchester, Massachusetts

RICHARD HIGGINS Obituary

HIGGINS, Richard S. In Dorchester, formerly of Franklin Field, passed away peacefully survived by his family November 14th. Beloved husband of Margie E. (White). Loving father of Michelle and her husband Stephen Breslin of Bridgewater, Lorrie Higgins, Richard Higgins, and Michael Higgins, all of Dorchester. Son of Patricia (Brown) Lewis of Taunton and the late Richard J. Higgins. Son-in-law of Kay White of Dorchester and the late Robert White. Devoted Papa of Lauren, Shaelyn, Makayla, Shane, and William. Brother of James Higgins, Stephen Higgins, John Lewis, and the late Michael Higgins. Survived by many other relatives and friends. Family and friends will honor and remember Richard's life by gathering for calling hours in the Murphy Funeral Home, 1020 Dorchester Ave., DORCHESTER, on Monday, November 20th, from 4-7 P.M. Funeral Mass in St. Margaret Church of St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Tuesday morning, at 11 A.M. Burial will take place in New Calvary Cemetery, Roslindale. Veteran Vietnam War- U.S. Army. Retired electrician for the Jamaica Plain V.A. Hospital for over 30 years. Past Vice-President and President of the American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO L.U. 1213. In lieu of flowers, donations in Richard's memory may be made to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester, 1135 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, MA 02125. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.jmurphyfh.com. Funeral Home handicapped accessible with ample parking.

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 16 to Nov. 18, 2017.

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Gerald Murphy

November 11, 2023

We miss you brother

Martin Keane

November 24, 2017

Lorrie,

Our deepest sympathy to you and to the rest of the family at this sad time.
We only heard of your Dad's passing the other day.
May he rest in peace and may all of you find solace and comfort as time goes by.

From Máirtín Ó Catháin (Martin Keane) and Susan
in Carna in Ireland.

christine higgins

November 20, 2017

R.I.P. Uncle Ricky. You were one of a kind and will be missed by so many family and friends. You have always been so good to not just me but to everyone and anyone, even strangers. I will miss you lot's. You are not suffering anymore and are now at peace. I love you so much and you will forever be in my heart.

Bill Boyle

November 19, 2017

Dear Lorrie and Family,
We would like to express our deepest condolences to you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bill Boyle and family

Carol Dever

November 19, 2017

Margie, I am so sorry to hear about Ricky. I am out of town and won't be back until Tuesday.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My heartfelt condolences.
With Love, Carol

Laura Muldowney

November 18, 2017

Lorrie and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Laura and Jimmy

Dick, Ricky,Nana and papa brown,Pat

Kathleen Higgins

November 18, 2017

Jim ,Steve,Ricky ,John

Kathleen Higgins

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Michelle Breslin

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November 17, 2017

Kind thoughts are with the family in your time of grief. May fond memories bring you comfort during these difficult days. Psalms 9: 9, 10

Jerry and Jean Murphy

November 17, 2017

Jerry and I are so very sorry to hear about Ricky's passing. Love and prayers to all at this very difficult time. May he rest in eternal peace❤❤❤❤❤

Betty McEvoy

November 17, 2017

Dear Margie and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Rick's great smile and being so friendly. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love always Betty and Joe xoxo

Kathleen Byrnes) Higgins

November 17, 2017

Sadly i say goodbye to a wonderful brother in law. You will be missed,,we had some good times at nanas in the yrs past,,I was always happy to hear your voice on the phone it was always cheerful,,My condolences to my sister in law and the children and grandchildren, we have suffered a great loss,,love you always Ricky God speed, watch over us all.

Laurie Moore

November 17, 2017

So sorry to hear of Rick's passing, he was a great guy! Not a mean bone in his body. May he rest in peace.

Julie Creech

November 17, 2017

We are so sorry for your loss. Love and prayers. Julie Gilmartin and the Creech Family

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20

Calling hours

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

James A. Murphy & Son Funeral Home, Inc.

1020 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02125

Nov

21

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Margaret Church of St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish

MA 02125

Nov

21

Burial

New Calvary Cemetery

Roslindale, MA 02125

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James A. Murphy & Son Funeral Home, Inc.

1020 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02125

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