Paul Richard Higgins, Jr.

Paul Richard Higgins, Jr. obituary, Pepperell, MA

Paul Richard Higgins, Jr.

Paul Higgins, Jr. Obituary

Visit the McGaffigan Family Funeral Home website to view the full obituary.

Paul Richard Higgins, Jr. 39, of Pepperell, found peace after an incredible battle with brain cancer on February 7, 2024, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Paul was born in Lowell and grew up in Littleton. Paul had a passion for food, loved music deeply, and enjoyed sharing time and laughter with his friends. Paul was affectionately known as Bigginz and filled every room he entered with his bright light and massive heart.

Paul is survived by his wife Rebecca Higgins and young daughter, Priscilla Grace Higgins, who love him fiercely. He is also survived by his father Paul Higgins; his mother Mary Gayle Crocker; his siblings: Steven Higgins and fiancée Ashley Frank, Alex Manousos and husband James Vannah, Nicole Poitras and partner Howard Peacock, and Ally Manousos. He is also survived by the Andrews family who warmly and lovingly welcomed Paul as a son into their family.

Paul always enjoyed a good time and requested a celebration of life be held in his honor as opposed to traditional funeral services. We request all of Paul’s loved ones to join us in celebrating his beautiful life on what would be his 40th birthday, September 9, 2024. Details to follow. The gentle giant made a mark on us all and he will be missed.

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McGaffigan Family Funeral Home

37 Main St, Pepperell, MA 01463

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