James M. Higgins

James M. Higgins, 73, of Dunmore, died Tuesday night, surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Clare Foley, to whom he was married for 49 years. 

Born in Scranton, son of the late Martin and Mary Fahey Higgins, he was a graduate of St. Paul’s High School Class of 1963 and was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Dunmore.  Prior to retirement, he had been employed by the Scranton Times for over 40 years. 

He was a loving husband, father and grandfather whose greatest passion was spending time with his family. James loved sports, especially baseball and watching the L.A. Dodgers, and was a huge Dunmore Bucks Fan.  He had been very active in coaching his kids at Dunmore Little League and Biddy Basketball.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy.

Surviving in addition to his wife are his children, Shannon Hopkins and husband Brad of Clarks Summit; Jamie Higgins and wife Michelle of Jessup; Dan Higgins of Dunmore; and Tim Higgins and wife Cheryl of Avoca; grandchildren, Michael and Drew of Jessup; and Timmy, Brennan, Colin, and Bodie of Avoca; his sisters, Sally Mastri and husband Tom of Elmhurst; and Mary Gilhooley and husband Jim of Dunmore; as well as several nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. 

The family would like to send a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Gino Merli Veterans Center for the kindness and compassion they had demonstrated in caring for James the last two months.

The funeral will be Monday from the Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis Funeral Home, Inc., 318 E. Drinker St., Dunmore, with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in the St. Mary of Mount Carmel Church, Chestnut St., Dunmore.  Inurnment, Mount Carmel Cemetery, Dunmore. 

Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 3-6 p.m.

Memorial contributions in James’ name may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 332 Wheeler Ave., Scranton, 18510.

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