Patricia Ann Higgins

HIGGINS, Patricia Ann “Patti” (Lucas), age 54, of Vandalia passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at The Hospice of Dayton. Patti was born on July 8, 1956 in Dayton to Alfred J. and Joanne M. Russo Lucas. She is survived by her husband of 19 years, Robert E.; her parents, Al and Joanne Lucas; two step-children, Robert W. Higgins and Krista R. Boggs and her husband Brandon; two step-grandchildren, Mea and Jayvan Boggs; her brother, Mark Lucas and his wife Jenifer; and special friends, “The Bears”. Patti was a 1974 graduate of Chaminade Julienne High School. She was employed by the Dayton Municipal Court for over 30 years with the last 23 years working with Judge John Pickrel. The family wishes to thank The Hospice of Dayton and particularly the home health care aids Mel and Missy; also her two cousins Angela Monnig and Mary Raiff for their special assistance. Friends may call from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, June 5, 2011 TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME – FAR HILLS CHAPEL, 5741 Far Hills Ave. at Rahn Road, Dayton, Ohio 45429. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 6, 2011 at the Church of the Incarnation, 7415 Far Hills Ave., Centerville, Ohio 45459. Father Ryan Ruiz officiating. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 751982, Dayton, Ohio 45475 or The Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45420. Condolences may be made to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com