Thomas Joseph Higgins, Jr. of Medford died on Sunday, July 28, at Tufts Medical Center of Boston. A lifelong resident, he was the son of the late Thomas J. and Grace (Campbell) Higgins. Thomas proudly served in the Navy during the Korean War. After returning to Medford he was employed by the city's Public Works department. Thomas was an avid reader and loved all types of puzzles and mind-games. He was a fan of game shows, and could name all the Presidents as well as all 50 States.
Thomas was the dear brother of James F. Higgins of Methuen and his late wife Celia, Grace Burke and her husband Ed of Medford, Robert Higgins of Billerica, and the late John and Walter Higgins. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and his beloved dog Coco.
Funeral from Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 118 High St., Medford, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Wednesday, July 31 from 4 through 7 PM. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.