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Michael John Higgins

1981 - 2023

Michael John Higgins obituary, 1981-2023, Metairie, LA

BORN

1981

DIED

2023

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Garden of Memories Funeral Home & Cemetery - Metairie

4900 Airline Drive

Metairie, Louisiana

Michael Higgins Obituary

Michael John Higgins, aged 41, passed away peacefully into the hands of our Lord, on Thursday, May 11, 2023. He was born on July 18, 1981. He is survived by his parents, Jack and Ann (Oriol) Higgins, his 3 children, Michael Jr., Caleb and Jude, his brother, Patrick (Laura) Higgins, Haley, Matthew and Aimee, his sister, Rachel (Brandon) Bissinger, Brennan and Charlie and a host of family and friends whose lives he touched with his great sense of humor and tender heart. He loved his children deeply and was so proud to be their Dad. He loved music, playing piano, playing sports. He brought great joy to his Mom and Dad "Pops" as he used to call him. He is already sorely missed. Family and friends are invited to celebrate his life at the Garden of Memories Funeral Home and Cemetery at 4900 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA 70001 on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Visitation starts at 11:30 am followed by a short service in the chapel at 1 pm. Graveside service will follow with immediate family. In lieu of flowers, the family would like that you donate to the charity of your choice.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on May 25, 2023.

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Thomas Jon Gozdzialski

November 17, 2023

Man, I just found out from my oldest son, Tommy about his passing. Tommy was little Mike´s best friend at SLKF back in the day. We were both blown away by the news. Tommy was reminiscing about the good old days when we would go over to the house & watch football & the boys would all play. Great times. We always felt like we were `family´. Mike was just a really solid & good dude. He always made me laugh or smile when he would reach out to me of the blue to see if I was still around & obviously gave me grief. Riding Toth with both Mike & Pat was one of my best Mardi Gras experiences. I´m going to miss him. A lot. RIP Mike. You will be sorely missed.

matheu lagarde

May 30, 2023

I remember Michael from Victory Academy. We kept in touch throughout the years and used to see him when I drove for Fed ex in the French Quarter and he was doing Real Estate. Myself (Matheu) and the Lagarde Family send our sincere condolences.

Barbara Munster

May 27, 2023

Jack and Ann and family - Please accept our condolences. Michael was always so kind and had such a great personality. My heart goes out to ya´ll. I can´t imagine what ya´ll are going through. We will keep ya´ll in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Rickey and Barbara Munster and family

Kevin E Munster

May 26, 2023

Mike Higgins was a very nice guy friendly and always personable. I considered him a friend 4 life. A Great athlete and great personality. I´m so sorry to hear this. My prayers are with his wife and his children. Especially the Higgins entire family this must be truly unbearable and heartbreaking. I´m surly saddened by this.

Linda Luquette

May 25, 2023

So sorry to hear about Michael. It is so difficult especially when it is your child. I think of you and Jack often and the fun you and Lyle enjoyed. My prayers are with you. Linda, Lyle and Shaun Luquette

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May

27

Visitation

11:30 a.m.

Garden of Memories Funeral Home & Cemetery - Metairie

4900 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA 70001

May

27

Service

1:00 p.m.

Garden of Memories Funeral Home & Cemetery - Metairie

4900 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA 70001

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4900 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA 70001

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