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James Higgins Obituary
Jim, age 62, passed away peacefully due to complications following heart surgery on February 5th, 2021 surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife/soul mate of 33 years, Cheryl, his sons J.R. (Elyse) and Ben (Nicole), and daughter Meghan (Jorge). Beloved "Pop" to his granddaughter Kacey. Loving brother and brother-in-law to his siblings Linda (Mac), Dan (Kathy), his Irish twin Bob (Kim), and Laura (Sergio). Fun crazy uncle to numerous nieces and nephews and friend to many. He was preceded in death by his parents Bob and Anna Marie Higgins, whom he loved deeply. Anyone that knew Jim also knows he was quick with a joke, quick to make a friend, and quick to help anyone who asked. A lifelong fan of the Reavis Rams, White Sox, Bears, and Blackhawks at whose games many memories were made. His family would like to thank Loyola Medical Center for the wonderful care they provided. In particular they would like to thank Dr. Patrick Stiff who was Jim's oncologist for roughly 20 years and whom Jim considered a friend. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations in Jim Higgins' name to either the Reavis High School Education Foundation or the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center at Loyola. Due to Covid restrictions a celebration of life for family and friends will be planned at a later date.
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Ruth Miguez and family
February 16, 2021
We have lost a great guy! His laughter and sense of humor will live on in our memories. A great friend to all and a loving husband and dad. Our thoughts are with his family
Francis and Barbara Bandura
February 15, 2021
We are so sorry to hear about Jim. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. -Barb and Spud
William Hill
February 15, 2021
Jim was a good friend and co worker of mine at Reavis High School
Condolences to Jim's Family and friends
William Hill
February 15, 2021
Jimmy was a good friend I worked with at Reavis High School. We held down the midnight shift. Hew was there when you needed him, a good bud! Condolences to family and friends. Rest in peace, Jimmy
Debbie Waters
February 12, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. Rest In peace Jim.
Debbie Marek ( Wright )
February 12, 2021
Grew up across the street from Jamie on good old 84th St Played baseball on our driveways that connected with my neighbors. Lots of good memories. God Bless Jamie. Will keep your family in my prayers. Debbie Wright. ❤
Lou Cesarz
February 12, 2021
Well James just wanted to let you know I miss our twenty years working together. You taught me many examples of charitable acts courage to keep going when the chips are down love of family an extreme sense of humor and how to help others get through a bad day when maybe yours wasn’t so good either. For this and much more I thank you Bro. GOD bless you and your family sincerely, Louie and Maggie Cesarz and family
Bob Wright
February 12, 2021
Jamie grew up across the street from me on 84th street. I ran into him at The Castle on 79th a few years ago. He was a great guy and I was glad we had a chance to talk. My deepest condolences to his wife and family.
Loretta
February 12, 2021
I will miss you my friend. May you rest in peace. My condolences to the family.
Michael Bromley
February 12, 2021
It is with a heavy heart that we are saying good bye to one of the greatest people to every be around... you will be missed tremendously... rest in peace, my friend...
George Sotirakos
February 11, 2021
Jim was an awesome guy! May his memory be eternal! He will be missed. Prayers an condolences to they family and those whom love him. May he rest in peace!
Roseann Greene
February 11, 2021
I know we’ll all miss Jamie with his amazing sense of humor that touched everyone he met. God bless you.
Dotty Gossett
February 11, 2021
Jim was a great person and loved by everyone. I've been friends with Jim and Cheryl for many years, and Cheryl was my neighbor. I also worked with Jim at Burbank School. I was a teacher and he was a bus driver so I saw him everyday. He was so friendly to everyone, and everybody loved him. God Bless You My Friend Jim, and R.I.P. I'm So Sorry for Your Loss Cheryl.
Gloria Tortorella
February 11, 2021
My sincere sympathy to Cheryl, J.R., Ben, Meghan and the rest of the Higgins family.
It was a pleasure working with Jim at Reavis. He had a heart of gold and could always put a smile on my face with his humor.
Rest in peace my friend.
Gloria Tortorella
Curt Petrey
February 11, 2021
Jim, I remember you on the hardwood, you were a scrappy basketball player and gave all you had on the court. Sounds like you did the same in life after Reavis. RIP and God Speed my fellow Ram.
Curt Petrey Class of 77
Curt Petrey
February 11, 2021
Jim, I remember you on the hardwood, you were a scrappy basketball player and gave all you had on the court. Sounds like you did the same in life after Reavis. RIP and God Speed my fellow Ram.
Curt Petrey Class of 77
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