Robert F. Higgins, Jr. (8/29/48-11/7/24); son of Robert F. Higgins, Sr., and Annette F. Higgins (Buonora). Survived by sister Patricia (and Anthony) Greico, and brother Anthony E. (and Eileen) Higgins; and two generations of nieces and nephews. He operated Robert F. Higgins Optical in Hicksville for over forty years. Raised in Valley Stream and Oceanside. Class of ’66 at Oceanside HS. Omega Gamma Delta Fraternity, Inc. Attended SUNY New Paltz. Linguist, Latin scholar, all-round music lover. Member of Ave Maria Chapel, Waldorf Chorale and Mineola Choral Society. His shop was always open and full of friendly chatter. Rob was a gregarious and friendly raconteur, ready with a joke or a laugh or intelligent thought. He will be missed.
A visitation for Robert will be held Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes, 125 W Old Country Road, Hicksville, NY 11801.
