Jim was my long-time friend.  We grew up together in the summertime in Ocean City, NJ, and used to surf together along with his younger brother Chris.

Dear Sara and family and Chris,

We are so sad to learn of cousin Jimmy's passing.  My memories of him are early ones: being a very young child and visiting him, cousin Chris and Aunt Elsie and Uncle Jim at their beautiful pristine home in Philadelphia, with Ernestine serving an occasional meal and me getting to play boards games and have some fun with the guys.  My next fond memories are occasionally visiting their cozy home at the south end of Ocean City in the '60s.  Jimmy and Chris were tolerant of a skinny pre-teen/teen cousin and let me hang out a bit with their gang - By Cotter, George Uetz and Jerry Harris.  They also taught me some basics about surfing!  I remember Jimmy in all those visits as always kind, extra friendly, exuberant, talkative and fun!  Never a downer!  Jimmy and Chris' beautiful,  sweet mother, my Aunt Elsie was a gem and their father was great.  They were so proud when he got into the Naval Academy.  
Even though we didn't keep in touch, he and those memories hold a special place in my soul.
God bless you forever and keep you, Jimmy,
Love, your cousin,
Sandy Schenk Leonard

It was a pleasure to have met Jim years ago when our boys became friends. My heart, thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. 
Love to all,
Robin Page

SAD this!   Jim is a USNA classmate.   My favorite memory is when our Class of 69 BEAT Army bus arrived in Philadelphia each Fall.  Jim was the 1st one to greet the disembarking Navy Fans in our Lots M-N parking arrangements at Lincoln Financial Field.

Always extending us a warm welcome on those bitterly cold days, he assisted with many hospitality details contributing to our timely arrival & successful Tailgates, without which -- they would have been  lesser events.

"May the earth rest gently upon his grave"  -  Anonymous

BEAT Army

Lansdowne

Celebrating our 50th anniversary on a Tampa cruise. In November 2021 with Bill and Dee Coleman, Tom and Chris Johnson, and Jim and Sarah.

For Sarah, Matthew, Marissa and family, I offer  my sincere condolences for your loss .  
I worked with Jim for over 20 years at "the Lab" and I can attest that he was, indeed, one of the good guys.  Jim was always supportive to both management and administrative staff and willing to help solve work problems or even dish out ice cream for building socials.  If there was  a flaw in his character, it would be his decision to include water balloons in the office picnic activities.  We laughed until we cried.  And we're crying now that this amazing man is gone. We have our anecdotes and our memories, and he will be missed by anyone who was privileged to know him.

Dear Sarah, family and friends of Jim, 
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans, we offer our sincere condolences at Jim´s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are always saddened whenever a fellow "Bubblehead" departs on Eternal Patrol. He served with honor in the U.S. Submarine Force. 
To our "Brother-of-the-Phin" we say, "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. Fair Winds and Following Seas." Thank you for your service to our country.
Sarah and family... "may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you." 2 Thessalonians 3:16 (ESV). 
Jim Sandman, FTC(SS) Ret, 
National Chaplain, USSVI.
www.jimsandman.com

Long family members at Tim and Leah’s Wedding

Many wonderful memories at 21 Ross Dr in Brigantine with Jim & Sarah.

Upon arriving at every visit,  Jimmy and I would embrace and he would pick me up off the ground! I always loved each and every embrace.

My first recollection of Jimmy Higgins preceded his courtship of and marriage to my sister Sarah.  Edna, friend of my parents and friend of Jimmy’s parents (who the Long girls considered our Fairy Godmother) took me to visit Jim and Elsie on the Jersey Shore when I was about 12.  I thought the Higgins brothers were very cool.  Fast forward a half dozen years or so, and Edna introduced Jimmy and Sarah (an introduction she had been planning for a while since she had introduced our parents.)  The rest is history.  For fifty-two years I have been proud to claim Jimmy as my brother-in-law and have admired his steadfast love for his family.  At our father’s funeral, Jimmy shared for the first time that Henry told him at the wedding – “you aren’t bad for a Navy man.”  Indeed, Jimmy was one of the best and will be missed.

Dear Sarah and family, 
I  remember being there when you and Jimmy got married.  What a glorious day. Over the years we kept touch mostly at Christmas and weddings. I  especially appreciated the time you and Jimmy spent compiling the Long Walsh genealogy. The reunion in 1991 was wonderful. The cousins got to meet and we got to catch up on life. RIP Jimmy.

Love 
Marian

To Sarah and Family….I was so deeply saddened to hear of Jim’s passing. Sarah and Jim made a great team that everyone admired. I have no doubt that he will be missed by all. A good man, husband and father as well as a patriot. A fine  neighbor and a great friend. The world is a better place for having had Jim in it. A fine Irish lad was he!
 Melanie Plunkett Connelly

For all Jim's family:  I am saddened to hear the news and was just thinking of Jim and your family in recent weeks.  Jim was my first boss at Brookhaven Lab and he was always so kind and supportive.  I learned a lot from him and had fun doing so.  I enjoyed watching your family grow up and staying in touch with pictures and cards at Christmastime.  Please know that he has had a wonderful influence.  My prayers are with you all.  Love, Kathy Nasta

Worked with Jim for many years at BNL.  Also remember Jim from  volleyball at BNL and NY State Empire Games.

Dear Higgins Family,
It was with a heavy heart that I learned of Jim’s passing.   He was always a great person to work with, and was an asset to BNL for many years. Of course as our beloved “Commissioner” he was our go to guy for the much awaited March Madness and Super Bowl pools.  What a great soul taken from this earth too soon.  My sincerest condolences.

Dear Sarah, Matthew , Marisa and families,
We were so sorry to hear the news of Jimmy’s passing. When I think of him , I think of his genuine interest in the people around him . He listened so well , and was  ready with a quick answer or smile . My Mother had a soft spot for him ,and thought of him as a favorite nephew.  . His interest and love of family , both  his own, and the extended Long family , endeared him to us all. We were sad that such an active, athletic man had to deal with the changes in his health, but he handled it with grace . Please know that we are thinking of you all and keeping you in our hearts and prayers.  
With love, Patti Jo and Rick and family

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James Charles Higgins III

21 août 1947 – 9 janvier 2024

Sterling-Ashton-Schwab-Witzke Funeral Home of Catonsville, Inc.

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