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June 15, 2012
Services
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Monday, June 18, 2012 from 4-8 PM. A funeral service will be held at 8 PM on Monday, immediately following the visiting hours.
Michael Patrick Higgins, age 56 of Wayne, died on Friday, June 15, 2012 at the Hackensack University Medical Center. He had fought a courageous battle with cancer and his family was gathered at his bedside when he passed.
Mike was raised in Wayne and was still living in the same house since he was a baby. He completed his elementary education at the old Preakness School and graduated from Wayne Hills High School with the class of 1974. Mike soon became interested in the newly developing computer field and took some classes at Chubb Institute. He received his degree and began working at a Swiss bank in New York City. He worked for several different banks over the years and most recently had been working for ASG Software Solutions (Allen Systems Group) of Naples, Florida, which enabled him to work primarily from home.
Mike was also a sports fanatic and an avid outdoorsman. He was a big Yankees fan and loved the Dallas Cowboys. He also played softball with the Wayne Men’s league on the “Desperado’s”. He enjoyed fishing up at the Monksville Reservoir, and hunting with his daughters and nephew. He had a time share in the Bahamas and they would go frequently. Spending time in the ocean, body surfing, and having a good time outdoors was what made him most happy. He traveled with his family to Disney World and several of the area amusement parks. His daughter Heather recalls the first time he took her on a roller coaster at Hershey Park – the “Comet”, and they had a blast! His younger daughter Rachel recalls vacationing in the Bahamas with her family as well as the memories of her Dad teaching her how to play card games such as Poker, Gin, and Blind Baseball (which was Mike's favorite).
Mike will always be loved and remembered by his two daughters; Heather and Rachel of Wayne, his two sisters; Barbara Staada and her husband George of West Milford, and Peggy White of Pennsylvania, his former wife; Dana Higgins, and many loving nieces, nephews and dear friends. Mike was predeceased by his father Thomas Charles Higgins in 2003 and his mother Lillian Higgins (nee Burtt) in 1991.
Donations to assist with Michael’s medical costs would be greatly appreciated. Donations should be made payable to Barbara Staada FBO Michael Higgins, and sent to the funeral home. Please address your envelope; "Higgins Family Fund, c/o Vander May Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, NJ 07470".
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Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Monday, June 18, 2012 from 4-8 PM. A funeral service will be held at 8 PM on Monday, immediately following the visiting hours.
June 15, 2012
Services
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Monday, June 18, 2012 from 4-8 PM. A funeral service will be held at 8 PM on Monday, immediately following the visiting hours.
Michael Patrick Higgins, age 56 of Wayne, died on Friday, June 15, 2012 at the Hackensack University Medical Center. He had fought a courageous battle with cancer and his family was gathered at his bedside when he passed.
Mike was raised in Wayne and was still living in the same house since he was a baby. He completed his elementary education at the old Preakness School and graduated from Wayne Hills High School with the class of 1974. Mike soon became interested in the newly developing computer field and took some classes at Chubb Institute. He received his degree and began working at a Swiss bank in New York City. He worked for several different banks over the years and most recently had been working for ASG Software Solutions (Allen Systems Group) of Naples, Florida, which enabled him to work primarily from home.
Mike was also a sports fanatic and an avid outdoorsman. He was a big Yankees fan and loved the Dallas Cowboys. He also played softball with the Wayne Men’s league on the “Desperado’s”. He enjoyed fishing up at the Monksville Reservoir, and hunting with his daughters and nephew. He had a time share in the Bahamas and they would go frequently. Spending time in the ocean, body surfing, and having a good time outdoors was what made him most happy. He traveled with his family to Disney World and several of the area amusement parks. His daughter Heather recalls the first time he took her on a roller coaster at Hershey Park – the “Comet”, and they had a blast! His younger daughter Rachel recalls vacationing in the Bahamas with her family as well as the memories of her Dad teaching her how to play card games such as Poker, Gin, and Blind Baseball (which was Mike's favorite).
Mike will always be loved and remembered by his two daughters; Heather and Rachel of Wayne, his two sisters; Barbara Staada and her husband George of West Milford, and Peggy White of Pennsylvania, his former wife; Dana Higgins, and many loving nieces, nephews and dear friends. Mike was predeceased by his father Thomas Charles Higgins in 2003 and his mother Lillian Higgins (nee Burtt) in 1991.
Donations to assist with Michael’s medical costs would be greatly appreciated. Donations should be made payable to Barbara Staada FBO Michael Higgins, and sent to the funeral home. Please address your envelope; "Higgins Family Fund, c/o Vander May Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, NJ 07470".
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