Charles Perry Higgins, Jr., affectionally known as Butch, age 76, of Milton, DE formerly of Hackettstown, NJ died Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Beebe Hospital, Lewes, DE, surrounded by his loving family. Butch was born September 16, 1942 in Newark, NJ son of the late Charles and Helen F. (Cogan) Higgins, Sr.
Butch served proudly in the US Navy during the Vietnam war from 1961 to 1967. He was previously employed by Weiss-Aug, East Hanover as a Supervisor before retiring several years ago. Butch was a former member of the Hackettstown Fire Department, Hackettstown, NJ, where he served from 1970 until he relocated to DE in 2013. He was an up-and-coming golfer, reader and in addition, he enjoyed playing Pickleball. When not outside, he was an avid NY sports fan rooting tirelessly for the Rangers, Yankees and Giants. Butch was a people person with many friends, but most of all, he was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia (nee-Chapman) Higgins , his cherished daughter, Theresa "Terri" Walters and husband William, his beloved son, Kieran Higgins and wife Barbara, two sisters , Margaret Valentine, Pamela Smith and six grandchildren, Connor, Nathaniel, Amelia, Kathryn, Kyle and Blake.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:30 am on Saturday, December 8th at Church Of The Assumption Of The Blessed Mary, 305 High Street, Hackettstown, N.J. with Father Antony Arockiadoss officiating. Cremation is private.
Visitation will be Friday, December 7, 2018 from 4 - 8 pm at Cochran Funeral Home, Inc., 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hackettstown Fire Department, 110 Moore Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 in memory of Charles.
Condolences:
Doug and Jeanne Worman
#6
December 6th, 2018 8:25 am
Pat, we can't express how sorry we are. There's nothing we can say (write) to ease your pain. I (Doug) do know that when Chuck and I spoke...he thought "the world" of you.
Doug & Jeanne
Janet and Peter Zorsky
#5
December 5th, 2018 5:12 pm
Dear Pat and family,
We only got to know Chuck in the last five years, but we felt like we knew him much longer. When we look across the street at your house and not see him, we will remember the way we would meet in the street and chat.
Rick Barnes
#4
December 5th, 2018 2:17 pm
Pat, Terri, Kieran, Pam, and family....
As much as my heart has ached all week, I have replayed so many wonderful memories that made me smile and laugh. I loved Butch like a brother, and I feel privileged to have been a part of his life. I am truly jealous of the party that is surely going on with Fan, Charlie, Elsie, and my mom, dad, and Lorraine. The drinks are definitely flowing, and the homemade dishes are piling up!
Please know how much I wish I could be there to be a part of the services and tributes. Butch spoke so lovingly at Lorraine's memorial and at my mom's funeral. I would have loved to have been able to return the favor.
Love all of you.
Rick(y)
Carol Creekmore
#3
December 4th, 2018 6:29 pm
Dear Pat, Terri, Kieran and entire family,
I am so sorry and sad for you all. Butch was a wonderful husband and loving father and grandfather. I know you are all thankful to have had him in your life. He leaves you with many years of loving and fond memories that you will cherish forever.
Paul & Robin Wallace
#2
December 4th, 2018 5:27 pm
Dear Higgins Family
My Wife Robin and I were so saddened to see this notice, and can't but imagine the sorrow you all are going through at Chuck's passing.
Chuck was such a credit to the Fire Department, and just an all around great guy who seemed to love to laugh.
We ask the LORD to comfort you all during this time and ask HIS Blessing on you through Christ our LORD
Paul & Robin
Sheila Young
#1
December 4th, 2018 2:19 pm
Dear Pat,
My heart aches for you and your family. Please know that you are in my thoughts and in my prayers.
The entire Pickleball community is thinking of both you and Butch/Chuck.
Sheila Young
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