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Brian HIGGINS Obituary
Brian P. age 46, of Montgomery, OH, died on Sunday, July 1, 2012, at Hospice of Cincinnati. Surviving is his loving wife of 17 years, Katie; his beautiful daughters, Kelly and Elizabeth Higgins, his beloved son, Joe Higgins; parents, Pat and Judy Higgins of Indian Hill, OH, brothers, Michael (Roseanne) Higgins and Chris Higgins; sister, Beth (Brandon) Transier. Brian is the nephew of Janet and the late Sam Deyhle; Jack Gantzer; Nancy and Jerry Swintek; and the late Jim and Linda Higgins. He is also the uncle of Samantha and Sean Higgins; Ryan , Nicole and Sarah Higgins; Anna and Adam Transier. Brian was a graduate of All Saints Grade School, a 1983 graduate of Moeller High School, and a 1987 graduate with a degree in Marketing from Xavier. He worked for over 25 years as a wholesale diamond and jewelry broker for Equity Diamond Brokers. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 5, 2012, at the gymnasium in Moeller High School 9001 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, OH 45242. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 6, 2012, at All Saints Catholic Church 8939 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, OH 45236. Arrangements are being handled by Strawser Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Cincinnati. Condolences may be made online at WWW.STRAWSERFUNERALHOME.COM
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Memories and Condolences
for Brian HIGGINS
Sandy Oglesby
June 27, 2022
Brian was such a great guy. He will always be in my heart. He added so much to our store's atmosphere.
Rob & Chris Deters
June 27, 2022
Brian was a gift and fought the battle of cancer! How courageous he was. Brian was a fighter! Rob and I have become members of LLS team in training. We ride our bicycles in memory of Brian and those who continue to fight the battle of cancer. He gives us strength! We were blessed to have known him and his family!!
Marylou Benjamin
June 27, 2021
Thinking about how much joy you brought to my dear friend, Judy, your Mom, and how much she loved you
Susan Morris
August 1, 2012
Brian will live forever in the hearts of those he loved and who loved him.
July 19, 2012
Dear Pat,
My deepest condolences for your loss. We are praying for you and your family.
Joseph Chait
California
July 9, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May God uphold you in your grief.
I did go to the visitation, but wasn't able to stand on the line.
The Hulbert Family
July 9, 2012
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers for the entire Higgins family. We are so incredibly sorry for your loss.
Terri Coffey
July 9, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Higgins Family. I only knew Brian from coming in to get his teeth cleaned but he was always cheerful, funny and REAL!!! I'm so sorry for your loss.
John Collins
July 9, 2012
Brian's smile, laughter, great conversation (and fun-filled, heated debates) and genuine friendship will be missed - and should be continued by everyone who knew him!! Thoughts and prayers from my family to yours during this difficult time.
Love,
The Collins Clan
Doug and Brandi Turner
July 8, 2012
We love ya Brian
Connie and V. Cross
July 7, 2012
A very nice, sweet, funny young man has join the ranks in heaven--he will be missed in the jewelry world. We were honored to have him as our friend.
Mike Dorizas
July 6, 2012
My thoughts and prayers to all the Higgins family. I am very sorry and saddened by your loss.
Reginald Smith
July 6, 2012
I am so sorry to lean of Brian's passing. My memories are of the days of our youth working at Chester's Roadhouse. Brian had such a heart for service and a delight to all who came to know him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Michael Griffin
July 6, 2012
The hearts of Pat's teammates of the U. S. Coast Guard Cape May Boys are heavy as they mourn the passing of Brian. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Higgins family knowing that Brian is now in the arms of the Lord...
Wendy Sturgis-Love
July 6, 2012
To the entire Higgins...I was deeply saddened to hear about Brian. For all the many years I was blessed to know him... No matter how many years would go by...he always hugged me and asked about my mom and family! I cherish so many great memories. Much love and prayers to you all.
July 6, 2012
Praying God's gracious mercy and loving peace for you family.
Billy and Sandra Kinker; South Hill, Va
Judy & Dave Lococo
July 6, 2012
To the Higgins Family: Know that our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time of mourning for Brian.
July 6, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.
Maria Mastracci Olson
Peggy and Brian Booth
July 5, 2012
Dear Higgins Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Please take comfort in the wonderful memories you have of Brian and know there are many family and friends all around to support you. The memories we have of Brian will always put a smile on our faces.
Peggy and Brian Booth
Jennifer Gruber-Neilson
July 5, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Higgins family!Sorry to hear of the loss of Brian. May God bless you all in this difficult time.
John-Henry Sheehy
July 5, 2012
My memories of Brian fall back to our interactions as co workers at Chester's Road House in Montgomery, Ohio. His smile, attitude and personality were an added and welcomed bonus that I deeply enjoyed. He was an asset to the restaurant then, as I am certain he was to the Diamond industry during his professional career. My sincere condolences are given to your family and friends during your time of grief. My thoughts and prayers are will all of you at this difficult time.
Sincerely, John (Henry) Sheehy
Anfesa Matthews
July 5, 2012
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of Brian. He was always so pleasant and a joy to work with. Please know that our prayers are with his family along with his work family at Equity Diamond. He will be missed!
Fran Lewis
July 5, 2012
Brian was a very helpful and compassionate business associate. I will miss his visits to my store and seeing his smiling face at the jewelry shows. May the peace of God that passes all of our understanding be with Brian's family.
Jill and Cameron
July 5, 2012
I will always remember Bian in the stands at The All Saints games. He was full of life. This is how we will remember him.
Our hearts are with your family.
Vicki Hammerly
July 5, 2012
May God Bless you all through this most difficult time. We are praying for your entire family.
Love and Sympathy,
The Hammerly Family
David & Sandy Oglesby
July 5, 2012
He was a very special person to us. He will be missed greatly.
SJO
July 5, 2012
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Marcia Yager
July 5, 2012
Judy and Family,
I pray for your healing and for God's angels to wrap them around you for comfort. May god bless you all!
Natalie Zelina-Lay
July 5, 2012
There are no words, just sincere sympathy. My prayers are with you all.
July 4, 2012
Dear Katy, Kelly, Joe and Elizabeth,
We are so sorry for your loss. Brian was such a nice person. Please know that our hearts are with you at this time and always.
Sarah, Mike, Elizabeth, Andrea and Nick Bell
July 4, 2012
Our hearts and prayers go out to your entire family during this sad time. Brian was such a great guy and I am honored to have known him and grow up with him.
Tom & Nancy Griga
July 4, 2012
To the Higgins Family, we pray for you all through this time and love your family as we knew you all as we grew up with you all! We love you so much, and know Brian is with God now and early as he loved and called Brian to be with him! We will keep your family in our prayers and if there is anything we can do, please let us know! Love you all!!!
Jill Eysoldt
July 4, 2012
I have far too many memories of fun times with Brian and all of our friends to pick just one to speak of, from our childhoods at All Saint,the fun times hanging around our house, the never ending debates he had with my Dad and brothers(that always ended in ridiculous laughter), the parties, knowing he was looking out for me, the football games, trips to Notre Dame,Hilton Head, Siesta Key, to later in life when we would run into each other. Brian was a true friend and a big brother to me, always taking time to talk and laugh and to see how life was treating me. Brian was such a good person, such a genuine, good hearted, sincere, never wonder what he was thinking kind of person. That is what I will miss the most...knowing there is someone out there who truly cared and I will miss his smile, the sparkle he had in his eyes and his laugh. Brian had a great laugh!
He will be missed!
All my love to the entire Higgins family. Love you people!
Jill
Kathy and Chris Andrews
July 3, 2012
My heart goes out to all of the Higgins family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Chip Leesemann
July 3, 2012
All I can say is what a super nice guy Brian was. Sorry to the Higgins family for your loss.
Tiffany Stovall Atlanta West Jewelry
July 3, 2012
The jewelry Industry has lost a wonderful brother and friend. I would not be where I am today if not for the kindness of Brian. Our hearts are broken and our thoughts and prayers are with you Katie and those precious children he always kept us updated with events and photos. His Legacy will forever live in our hearts and I know Brian is with the Lord and heaven is now a better place .
Kay Eysoldt
July 3, 2012
Brian was like one of my kids. He grew up with Mark, Jill and Jeff. We all miss him so much and send love and prayers to Judy, Pat and Brian's wife Katie and their kids. Also Beth, Chris and Mike.
July 3, 2012
Dear Judy and Pat and all of Brian's loved one's..our thoughts, prayers, and hugs are with you.God bless all of you and take special care of Brian. Joyce and Jim Harpring ,Lakewood Ranch, FL.
Mary Lou Benjamin
July 3, 2012
Judy & Pat,
We are sending prayers of love and strength to you both every day. Love, Mary Lou
July 3, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are surely with all of you in this time of sorrow and loss.
Sister Jean
Rob Winterman
July 3, 2012
Katie, my deepest sympathies on the loss of Brian. My prayers are with you and your family.
David Carroll
July 3, 2012
Brian was an all-around good, nice guy. We went through elementary school together. I'm very sorry for your loss.
Jack Rubenbauer
July 3, 2012
Dear Pat and Judy, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
July 3, 2012
Pat and Judy
Peggy and I are so sad to learn of your loss. Please look to your family for comfort.
Ed and Peggy Reilly
Tim Savage
July 3, 2012
Judy and Pat,
Our prayers for you especially and all extended members of Brian's family. Jesus has your son, but leaves sorrow for you. Life isn't fair, but Brian's new life will be spectacular.
Bette and Tim Savage
The Acomb Family
July 3, 2012
Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Gene,David,Susan,Helen Loves Jewelers
July 3, 2012
Prayers are with the family..
Michael Morrissey
July 3, 2012
Judy and Pat, our prayers for Brian's family and his memory will live in the hearts of those he loved.
Love Mike Morrissey
Jeannie & Sandy @ Stuart's Jewelers
July 3, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Brian was a wonderful man and will be missed by all.
July 3, 2012
Your family is in our hearts and in our prayers.
The Gehrlich Family
Christine Lucas
July 3, 2012
Deepest condolences for the Higgins family, relatives and friends. Sweet Brian will be greatly missed by many who had the chance to know him, and be touched by his friendship.
Kris Langenderfer
July 3, 2012
My heart goes out to the Higgins family.....I will always be grateful for all the fun and happy memories I have of Brian! :)
Sally LaRose Akey
July 3, 2012
Judy, Pat and family.
Thoughts and Prayers go out to you and your family.Deeply sadden for your loss. May God Bless you.
Sally LaRose Akey
Pam & Ashley Hanna
July 3, 2012
Our hearts are full of sorrow for the loss of Brian. Loving thoughts and prayers are with your family in the difficult days ahead. May his memory live on in the hearts of his loved ones, forever.
Don Gantzer
July 3, 2012
Pat, Judy and all the family, you are all in our prayers.
Larry and Barb Mustard
July 3, 2012
You are not alone as you grieve, mourn and celebrate his wonderful life.
Gail Schimpf
July 3, 2012
Pat, Judy, and all your family--You are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
July 3, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to Brian's family and all of those who love him. The world has lost a beautiful soul, while heaven has gained an amazing angel!
God bless,
Lora (Wurtz) Uhrig -of Chester's Road House
scrat
July 3, 2012
pat, judy, and family, my prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of your loss. god bless you all.
Rob and Chris Deters
July 3, 2012
Katie and Family
Brian was a best friend to many. We have many great memories. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. All our love goes out to you
Kathie Ecker Doggett
July 3, 2012
May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead. With heartfelt sympathy.
Peggy Lane
July 3, 2012
Pat & Judy, I'm so sorry for your loss. I feel it deeply. Please know that you and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. Tom always thought a lot of Brian. May your grief be tempered by happy memories.
Jim & Joan Lamping
July 3, 2012
Pat,Judy and Family. We are
keeping you in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve for
Brian. Our sincere condolences for your loss.
Allyson and Mike Schumacher
July 3, 2012
Sending prayers and loving thoughts to all of you.
Thomas Stemann
July 3, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Katie Youngblood
July 3, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
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