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for Robert Higgins
Bonnie Freeman Josephson
February 25, 2025
It´s been 8 years since Robert´s passing. I think about him every time I see a music/record store. Thank you for keeping his memory alive
Michele
February 25, 2023
6 years. Wish you were still with us. Miss you muchly, as well as all you so generously provided. Grateful to still have your simple words of wisdom.
Jane Thomas Osterhout
February 25, 2023
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Michael
January 26, 2023
Rest in peace Bob, thank you for the career opporutnities.
Michele
February 25, 2021
Miss you, Dad.
Donald Elliott
February 26, 2020
Anne, Mark and family. Thinking of you all. Bob is dearly missed.
Roy Root
March 7, 2018
Bob was a giant and the last to be in the business of music retail- the industry of human happiness. I was less than a year out of college and we were setting up his big " nightmare", the Short Hills, NJ store, after having taught for a bit and then selling insurance, I asked him," Who orders your classical music?" He said," Are you kidding me?" I said that outside of cities, this area sells it. It's demographics. The fine arts are big her- look at what Sam Goody's does down the road." He smiled and handed me the classical catalogues for the majority of the labels that sold this genre and said "Here!" Then he notified his right hand man at that time , Dick Vincent , and it slowly solidified. We achieved maybe 30 percent of all music sales in classical music there by the time my associate, Don Bergenty took over management of that store. Steve Kaplan, the orignal manager of the store when it opened used to laugh that" I've got an employee here who has a Rostropovich record in one hand and an Iggy Pop record in the other! He must be onto something or is totally out there!
This wouldn't happen anywhere else on earth! I promise you that all of this is true and wouldn't have happened anywhere else if it weren't on Bob's dime. He had those kind of smarts!! God bless you, Bob! You kept the spirit of music alive and knew how to profit and give a bunch of us the freedom to help it work for you! God be good to you and your family!! Roy Root
Amie Hall
March 27, 2017
Just found out today. Blessings, love and prayers to Anne and all of the Higgins family - we hope your hearts are filled with wonderful memories of Bob & special times at the lake and in life.
Karen Douglas
March 20, 2017
Anne and family: I just learned of Bob's passing. I am so saddened and so sorry for your loss. His passing is also everyone's loss. I saw Bob biweekly for 16 years at Jean Paul Spa for his manicure and pedicure services. He was truly a great man. He was kind to everyone who worked at the spa. I remember his stories of anonymous donations to people in need who he didn't even know. Bob will be missed wholeheartedly by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
Lori Schafer
March 14, 2017
Anne and family,
I am so terribly sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I just learned of it today. I served, with and for Bob, as a board member for a number of years and have to say that in addition to his business leadership, Bob was one of the kindest gentleman I have ever known. He was a class act in every regard and I am honored to have known and learned from him. My deepest sympathies to the entire Higgins' family.
Jack McEwan
March 11, 2017
Bob and I were in the same home room at AHS and our paths crossed more than several times in Albany after HS. Bob was always the gentleman whilst the group of guys in his association, we were learning to be gentlemen.
Paula Higgins
March 10, 2017
Dear Anne and family,
Tom Abele and I were so saddened to hear of Bob's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. We always enjoyed our runs together along Lake George, dinner with you both at your home and the rides on the Comet etc. We think of you both fondly and hope that your memories of him give you some comfort. Love, Paula Higgins Abele
Peter & Laura Kosakowski
March 9, 2017
To the Higgins Family,
We are very saddened to hear of Bob's passing. We will remember him and our time at TWEC with fond memories. May you find comfort with each other as your remember the accomplishments and lasting impressions he made with all who knew him.
Sophia Miglucci
March 6, 2017
To the Higgins Family,
So sorry for your loss. During my career as receptionist at TransWorld, I remember when he came in first thing in the morning with a warm hello and nice smile looking for his newspaper.A very nice hard-working successful temperamental man who cherished his job very much. He will always be remembered and thank him and his beautiful family for the wonderful years that I worked there. RIP Bob.
Gerry Sturn
March 6, 2017
Bob was quite a man. Classmate of mine at Albany High many years ago. Bob may you rest in peace. My prayers go out to your family and hope they will help your family at this most difficult time.
God bless,
Gerry Sturn
Maureen Howlett
March 6, 2017
Dear Mark and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Our time together in business was "simply the best". He built a legacy that is more than the stores, it is all of the lives he has touched. My career growth followed his success, I am so grateful. I hope that a lifetime of memories are a comfort to you as you say, goodbye. Sincere condolences.
Curt Andrews
March 6, 2017
To the Higgins family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during the sad passing of Bob. I had the pleasure to learn from this man, work with him, build a buisness with him and most of all learn from him. He helped me forge a strong work ethic and savey buisness accuman I carried with me all my life. Thanks for that gift Bob. May our Lord welcome you home and provide grace to your family.
Dick Vincent
March 6, 2017
Dear Anne and family,
We are deeply saddened by Bob's passing. Joanne and I have been very blessed to have had the opportunity to be part of the Transworld Family and watching Lisa, Mark and Michelle grow up to exceptional people. Having the opportunity and honor to work and know Bob , He was a great mentor and friend and will truly be missed by all whose life he impacted .
Dennis Hurley
March 5, 2017
To Anne and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Bob's passing...I can remember first meeting Bob when he lived on Hawk St and both of us attended Albany High School...We always hung with the same crowd...Over the years, Bob had given me many a contracting projects..
I would run into him occasionally from time to time, he would always ask how things were going...
I remember riding in that '55 or '56 Olds - WoW that car was so fast...he could sure scare the hell out of me....Always Cool...
I will miss him...May God Bless you Bob
Bonnie Freeman Josephson
March 5, 2017
Bob was a classmate of mine at AHS. We didn't stay in touch much after graduation. However, at one of our reunion gatherings, we connected. I was in the construction remodeling business in Michigan. Bob was planning to install a record shop in Rochester Hills, MI. He was kind enough to give me the contract for the installation. I have fond memories of Bob. He was a true gentleman and, like myself, a self made success without a college degree. May he Rest In Peace.
Steve Kaplan
March 5, 2017
Anne,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Bob's legacy will live on, not only through his philanthropic works but through many of his employees who learned more about business from Bob the any business school. I would not be as successful in business as I've been had I not learned from Bob. He'll be missed.
March 5, 2017
RIP BOBBY - Chet June
Kurt Zemba
March 5, 2017
I extend my sympathies to the Family and to Mark Higgins who I got to know when at FYE
Robert Weiss
March 5, 2017
No one individual that I encountered in my 64 years touched me as profoundly as Bob did. A true gentleman
and inspiration to the world. A one of a kind. My heart is with his loving family and those that had the privilege of knowing him.
Jim/Catherine Blau
March 5, 2017
Our condolences to Bob's family he was a terrific guy, hard worker, beginning as a young man and had many achievements in his short life. He willingly shared with our entire community his success.
Ned Audette
March 4, 2017
Dear Anne, Mark and family,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Bob's passing. I truly enjoyed working for him - he was a kind man who valued hard work and honesty and demanded both. And he never failed to say thank you. He took the time on my last day at TWE to meet with me and express his gratitude and wish me well. That meant a lot to me. thanks, Bob, for everything.
Ned Audette
March 4, 2017
Dear Mark,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I learned a great deal from your dad and will always fondly remember the many 'Simply the Best' awards dinners at the Rainbow Room. May he Rest In Peace.
Kindest regards,
Susan Hatfield
Fr. Peter Young
March 4, 2017
My thanks to his dedication to help others. Whenever I went to drop in at his office he took time to for his advice and help for our needy clients. Society will be void of a great friend to all of the many that need his outstanding leadership. Fr. Peter Young
Elaine Pellegrino
March 4, 2017
To the Higgins Family I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with all! I worked in Albany at the office and as a District manager for 16+ years! I admired Bob's strength, his compassion, his dedication to his employees and I will always remember the opportunities I was so fortune to be a part of! Bob you will be so missed and I thank you for all you did for me! RIP!
Randy Valentino
March 4, 2017
Dear Ann and family,It was an incredible experience to work with and for Mr Higgins.I learned to not waste time and to go after things you want.It r rally saddens me to hear Mr Higgins passing,thanks for eryting Mr Higgins RIP
Frank Huttner
March 4, 2017
Lisa and Michele,
so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. He was a true pioneer. Thoughts and prayers to your whole family.
Rev. Donald W. Elliott
March 4, 2017
Dear Mark, Anne and all family,
I met bob in late 70's through jack miron. Bob purchased my 1986 tricentennial commemorative portrait and we never stopped being in touch. I photographed countless events ever since for transworld till last fall when I was hospitalized sadly. This news is especially hard since I survived and Bob did not. Much love and admiration for him and the entire family included extended. Monumental loss for us all.
Dawn Ceven
March 4, 2017
I worked in one of the Record Town (and later FYE) stores for over 9 years. I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Higgins, but his son did visit our store once.
I learned a tremendous amount about music and movies, the management of a business, and made some tremendous friendships and memories.
Thank you, Mr. Higgins for that and may you Rest In Peace.
Ron DeLeonardis
March 4, 2017
Our deepest sympathies to Anne and the Higgins family.
Ron & Kathy DeLeonardis
Greg and Kathleen Harper
March 3, 2017
Dear Anne,
We were shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Bob's passing. We have had the privilege of knowing Bob, as well as you and yourfamily, over these many years. We have always known Bob to be a man of brilliance and vision as well as absolute character and integrity who dedicated his life to his family and business. We knew Bob as both a business associate and friend and we feel a deep sense of loss not just for your family and the music industry but for our family as well. Our prayers go out to you and your family and we know that Bob will live on in all our memories as the great man he truly was.
Jane Osterhout Thomas
March 3, 2017
Anne and family i am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sheila Lobel
March 3, 2017
I'm so sorry for the loss of your father/grandfather. May the love of your family comfort you at this difficult time.
Vinnie Birbiglia
March 3, 2017
To the Higgins family my thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Bob was a great man and friend who left his mark on the music and video industry. He may be gone, but he will live on for all his accomplishments. May he rest in peace.
David Buono
March 3, 2017
Thoughts and prayers go out to the Higgins Family. We lost a great man.
Patricia Lostritto
March 3, 2017
Ann and family,
Sorry for your lost my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patticia Lostritto
March 3, 2017
Ann and family,Sorry for your lost, My Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dennis ward
March 3, 2017
Thoughts and pray goes out to friends and family.A great man and friend.He will truly be missed by all.
Colleen White-Koniszewski
March 3, 2017
Anne and family, I am so saddened to hear of Robert's passing. He was such a warm and caring man and I know you all are heartbroken at his loss. I will never forget what a wonderful brother he was to Carolyn and I find comfort in knowing they are together again in heaven. I hope you can find some small amount of comfort in that also. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless Robert and all of you.
Linda Dunn
March 3, 2017
Ann-I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Please find peace and comfort in your memories and children. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Roseanne Folger
March 3, 2017
Mrs Higgins and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..
March 3, 2017
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
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