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Melvin Higgins Obituary
Born in Providence a son of the late Clifton L. and Mildred F. (Battey) Higgins, Melvin served in the US Army during WWII, the US Navy during the Korean War and the Air Force reserves transferring to the RIANG retiring in 1985 as a Master Sergeant. He was the recipient of the Meritorious Service Award and Air Force Commendation Medal in 1985. He worked as a Foreman at Quonset Point for 29 years until its closure in 1973 and had worked for Walts Roast Beef, Morris and Brooms, Gtech and A& H Manufacturing. Mr. Higgins was a member of William Shields Post #43 Warwick, a Past Master of Corinthian Lodge, now affiliated with Thomas Smith Webb Lodge #43 F.& A.M., was the oldest Past High Priest of Providence RAC #1 and had been a member of Calvary Commandery.
Besides his wife he is survived by three daughters Deborah A. Porter and her husband James, Beverly D. Higgins, Bonnie Teague and her husband Francis, three sons Gordon D. Higgins and his wife Deborah, Melvin V. Higgins, Jr. and his wife Joann, Scott S. Higgins and his wife Joann L. all of Warwick. His brother Donald P. Higgins of Cranston, sister Rilma F. Summerer of Warwick; 15 Grandchildren and 12 Great Grandchildren.
Funeral service will be Tue. at 9 a.m. at Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home, 659 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick. Calling hours Monday from 4-8 p.m. Burial with military honors at RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers gifts to Leukemia Society, 1150 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920 or to a Charity of your Choice. Information and condolences at www.carpenterjenks.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Melvin Higgins
Florence & Tim Christensen
January 31, 2008
Gordon & Deb,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your father (in-law). You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Petrina Lunardelli (Judd)
January 24, 2008
sorry to hear about the loss of Big Mel...He was a great guy and has a great family, we had some funtimes and it was great to be part of the Sunday dinners with the whole Higgins Clan...my deepest condolences to you all...
PAT RYAN (WAYSS)
January 23, 2008
TO ALL OF YOU. I AM GOING TO MISS MEL SO MUCH. JUST TO SIT AND HAVE A BEER WITH HIM WAS FUN. I REMEMBER HIM COMING INTO MY WORK AND TELLING THE RECEIVER "TELL HER HER 2ND FATHER IS HERE" THAT WAS A NICE FEELING. ALL THE TIMES WE DANCED. HE WAS EVERY ONES DANCING PARTNER. BOY COULD HE DANCE. HE WAS THE BEST AND I AM THRILLED HE WAS A PART OF MY LIFE. LOVE AND PRAYERS TO ALL OF YOU. AND BERNICE- REMEMBER I AM ONE STREET OVER- IF YOU EVER NEED ANYTHING I AM THERE FOR YOU. LOVE YA
Employees of A & H Mfg. Co.
January 23, 2008
It is with sadness we learned of Mel's passing. Please except our deepest sympathy.
Richard Perez
January 21, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Joanne Evans & Family
January 21, 2008
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
pat and pete judd
January 21, 2008
sorry to hear about mel we had some good times togeather with your family we will always remember you
pat and pete judd
Carol & Jim Sprague
January 21, 2008
Deb, Jim & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brian Chase
January 20, 2008
Don, I am very sorry to hear of the death of Mel. I remember the great times in the Guard and the trips to Panama which we shared and had good times. God bless him and the whole Higgins family.
Cheryl & Mike Deletto
January 20, 2008
Bonnie & family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Charlie Machado
January 20, 2008
Higgins was a neighbor, a friend, and an instructor during my years as an apprentice and after graduation from the apprentice program. Please accept my sympathy.
Suzi Fielder
January 20, 2008
To the Porter Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Tammie Anderson / Caparco
January 20, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dennis Coia
January 19, 2008
I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the Higgens family. May you always remember the love and good times that was shared.
SHARON WAYSS
January 19, 2008
DEAR BERNICE AND FAMILY I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER US GROWING UP TOGETHER AND ALL THE WONDERFUL TIMES WE SHARED WITH MEL AND BERNICE. I NO MY MOTHER ALWAYS SAYS YOUR DAD WAS THE BEST HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN ARE HEARTS.
Charlie Machado
January 19, 2008
I remember Higgins very well from my apprentice years at Quonset In fact we were almost neighbors since I lived on Warwick Neck. He was a good friend and a very good instructor. Please accept my condolences.
eric poulin
January 19, 2008
scott
i am very sorry about your dad its a hard time when we lose our loved ones
god bless you and your family
Frank McGill
January 19, 2008
Melvin was an instructor for apprentice aircraft metalsmiths in the Wing Shop at Naval Air Rework Facility Quomset Point during the early 1950s. He was my instructor. I could name twenty other apprentices who learned their trade from Melvin. Many went on to fill important Naval Aviation civilian positions across the United States. I enjoyed speaking with him in 1998 at the first reunion after twenty-five for former Quonset Point employees.
Evelyn King John Silva
January 19, 2008
"Perhaps they are not stars but rather openings in heaven where the love of those who have passed, shine through to let us know they are happy."
May your love and memories keep him alive in your hearts for eternity.
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