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James Higgins Obituary

Born February 16, 1960, in Schenectady, NY, he was 50 when he passed away on August 15, 2010. Jim lived in Clifton Park, NY, until he moved to Colorado Springs in 1983. He worked for United Restaurant Supply, at Michelle's Restaurant and Janitorial jobs. Jim enjoyed hiking in the Adirondack Mountains and the mountains of Colorado but his true passions were driving and watching WWF Wrestling. He was the son of the late James J. and Dolores E. (Bielecki) Higgins. Jim is survived by his loving sisters; Diane Higgins of Clifton Park, NY, and Susan Higgins-Sauceda & Danny of Colorado Springs, nephews Josh and Tim Bohne of Colorado Springs and great nephews and a great niece. A Visitation is planned for Friday, August 20, 2010 at Cappadona Funeral Home from 4 until 7 PM. Burial will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Schenectady, NY, on Wednesday, August 25, 2010. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Dr. Telfer, Karen, Izetta, Nurse Finders, Lincare and Odyssey Hospice for the tender care provided to Jim.

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Published by The Gazette on Aug. 20, 2010.

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Susan Ferrara (Tozzi)

August 22, 2010

Diane and Sue,

My deepest sympathies for your loss.
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