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Helen V. Higgins

1936 - 2023

BORN

1936

DIED

2023

Helen Higgins Obituary

Helen V. Higgins (nee Gillen), 86 of Folcroft, passed away Saturday January 28, 2023, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. She was born March 7, 1936, in Philadelphia to the late Joseph and Helen Gillen. Also preceded in death by husband, Robert Higgins and brother, Daniel Gillen. Survivors: Sons, Robert (Lisa), Joseph, Patrick (Jennifer) and Sean (Michelle) Higgins. Grandmother of 6; step grandmother of 2. Also, 4 great grandchildren, 2 step great grand. Siblings, Margaret Robertson, Joseph Gillen (Mildred), sister-in-law Nancy Gillen, many nieces and nephews. Viewing, Saturday February 4, 2023, from 9:00 to 10:45 AM at the Church of St. Gabriel, 233 Mohawk Ave., Norwood. Mass at 11:00 AM. Interment, SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Springfield. Full obituary at www.cavanaghfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Daily Times from Feb. 1 to Feb. 2, 2023.

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Jo H.

February 7, 2023

May all your beautiful and precious memories of Helen fill your hearts with love, and pray God gives you comfort, peace and strength during this difficult time.

Helen Verrecchia

February 2, 2023

Sorry for your loss.

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