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for William Higgins
Doug Brandt
November 27, 2011
Dennis:
I recently learned about your father's passing, and I want to express my sincere and heartfelt condolences to you and the extended Higgins family. From reading his tribute, he was a truly remarkable man.
My father passed away last year, and a friend of mine, who had lost his own father not long before, said some comforting words to me.
And so I say the same to you: "Your father will watch over you from heaven, just as my father watches over me."
Jon Altonen
November 9, 2011
My condolences to the Higgins family. It was nice to see Bill about a year ago at one of our Cap football gatherings. Remembering Bill as one of the very nice guys on that Capital U football roster. Gods blessing to the family.
Jon Altonen.
November 8, 2011
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Uncle Bill... Brian, Erin, Patrick and Dennis.. I know that it is so hard for you to lose both of your parents so close together.. But Bill and Jane really were so close that I think that Bill died of a broken heart. I am so sorry that we were not able to get to your dad's funeral. We are very sorry for your loss. Love to all.
Grace Wein, Nikki Burg and Phillip Burg, Deerfield, Illinois
Jay Stidham
November 8, 2011
My sincere condolences go out to the Higgins family. I am very saddened at Bill's passing and my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jay Stidham
John Dorrian
November 8, 2011
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Bill Higgins. My condolences go to the children of Bill and Jane (Brian, Dennis, Patrick and Erin).
I was a grade school classmate of Jane. I enjoyed meeting and talking to Bill on the 2002 Shamrock Club
Bus trip to New York. We shared being
"fans of Notre Dame football"
May he rejoin Jane as they "Rest in Peace" in Heaven.
Duffy & Amie Horan
November 7, 2011
Dennis and Family,
Deepest sympathies and our thoughts are with you.
Barbara McCort-Tipton
November 7, 2011
Bill and Jane have one up on us now. They know the secret. The secret of Heaven... We are left to miss them and to remember them and all their funny and good and caring ways .. and to marvel at their unwavering faith and generosity and sense of right ... and remember the great fun they had and their beautiful faces and all the good and funny things they did and said ... We are left here to miss them and to believe in God's promise that we will see them again....
... Bill is where he wanted to be ... In Heaven with Jane ... They just couldn't do without each other. Condolances to Brian, Erin, Patrick, Dennis and families ... You are blessed to have had such great parents ... and in knowing they are together again in Glory and that you will see them again. God Bless.
Noah Dall
November 7, 2011
I love the Higgins family with all my heart, sorry for the loss. He was a very Great man. May he rest peacefully with his wife and my grandma.
November 7, 2011
My condolences to The Higgins family, I remember Mr. Higgins well. We the Bishop Hartley High School "Class of 65" may have had some of the best Lay & Secular Teachers of our time and Mr. Higgins was on that List. I was unaware of Mr. Higgins Military background and now in retrospect that explains a lot about the way he Taught and Coached – “…he never let you make excuses…”
Joseph A. Jennings III
Executive Director
Vietnam Veterans of America - Buckeye State Council
debra fleming
November 7, 2011
Brian, Erin, Patrick, Dennis, Your dad was one of my favorite uncles. I felt closer to him that most of my "blood" uncles. Over the last few days I have been thinking about your dad and realized that I do not have 1 bad memory of him. He was so kind and caring to me. As a little kid I would peak through the banister at grandma's and watch him kiss your mom good night when they were dating. Such wonderful memories of such a good man. He always called me "debbsydoodle" when I was a kid. You are all blessed to have had such a great dad. Love, Debby
Bob Toborg
November 7, 2011
Our thoughts and best wishes go out to Dennis and the entire Higgins family on the loss of his father. May you take some comfort in knowing that he and Jane are together again in a better life.
Patty Clark
November 7, 2011
To the Higgins, Welker Familys, Sorry to hear of your lose. You have the prayers of all the Scales,Allegrini,Brown,Usher and Clark families.
We will keep you all in our prayers.
Mario and Katie
November 7, 2011
So sorry for your loss. It was a pleasure getting to know your dad over the last few years. May your memories bring you joy and peace.
The Lombardi's
Bill McSchooler
November 7, 2011
My heartfelt condolences go out to Bill's family. I was fortunate to get to know Bill as fellow employees at Grange Insurance. He was one of the good ones and had a terrific sense of humor.
Linda McFadden Mundy
November 6, 2011
To Mr. Higgins' family, your dad and grandad will be remembered as a great teacher and coach by his former students at Hartley High. I am so sorry for your loss.
Linda McFadden Mundy, Bishop Hartley Class of 1965
John Walsh
November 6, 2011
Our heartfelt condolences to the Higgins family on the loss of their wonderful father.
Johnny & Genese Walsh
margaret mitchell
November 6, 2011
To Dennis Higgins and family my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family in this difficult time. love and blessings Margaret Mitchell & Family
Lawrence (Joe) Selegue
November 6, 2011
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with the Higgins Family at the loss of William.At the request of the Aquinas Alumni Association Holy Mass will be offered for William by a Dominican Priest and an Aquinas Graduate Fr. McCalister '52 stationed at Providence College in Providence R.I.
John & Helen Modlich
November 5, 2011
To the Higgins Family Saddened to hear about your Dad's passing. We have been friends for years and will miss your Mom and Dad. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you at this sad time.
The Families and Staff of Egan-Ryan Funeral Home
November 5, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Steven Hager
November 5, 2011
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Bill's entire family and his many close friends. I will miss him dearly. What a great person and one of the good guys. RIP Bill.
Jim & Linda Wilson
November 4, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Patti Bahen
November 4, 2011
Words cannot express the deep sympathy I feel for your family with Bill's loss. Take comfort in knowing that he and Jane were not apart for long, and are together again, no doubt laughing. I will value the many memories of both of them at SC functions, beginning with the notorious Milwaukee trip years ago. You are all in my prayers.
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