Johnny was my first cousin and I will miss him greatly.   His sister, Catherine, Johnny and  and I shared  our birthdays in August.  He was a wonderful cousin and an exemplary husband and father.  All the family sends our deepest sympathy to Jean and her children.

Love, Helen Therese

On so many days and in so many ways he was  such an inspiration to so many! I had the honor of  sharing so many good times with him and his family, he is loved by many and will be missed by all. I loved that man. I will miss his words of wisdom and his guidance

John, Camille, Johnny and David:  You are all in our thoughts and prayers.  Hold on to your happy memories they will carry you through this very difficult time.  We are here for all of you.  In Sympathy, Ron, Mary, Greg and Amanda Donner

With fond memories, how Mike & I enjoyed our times chatting with both of you at Grande Centrale...We will deeply miss him and our prayers go out to you Jean, and your entire family.  All our love, Barbara & Mike Di Bella

I am truly sorry to hear that John has passed away. e was both a good cop and a good friend.
Irwin Schechter

My name is Vito A. Calamito and I'm a retired NYPD officer.  I worked with Lt.Higgins at the 50th precinct, in the Bronx, back in the 70's when I was rookie. He was a wonderful guy and a great boss. He would always be straight up with you and let you know when you were out of line.  I also worked with him at Patrol Borough Bronx.  I know that he will be missed by all who knew him especially those of us in the NYPD who had the pleasure of working with and for him.  R.I.P. John.

My name is Tom Mullen and I first met then Lt Higgins when I was a rookie in the 50th Pct in 1970.  I remember having stationhouse security on a midnight when about 6am a raccoon came traipsing across the street headed in my direction.  I had never saw a raccoon up close and personal so I headed for the vestibule of the s.h.  Lt Higgins, the only LT who did not go to sleep in the capt's office, caught me sneaking in and promptly knocked on the desk and motioned with his arm to get outside.  I was pointing to the raccoon outside  but John would have nothing with that.  So I exited and the coon ran away.  Over the years as I climbed up the promotion ladder we often laughed about it.  Myself and my radio car partner in the 50, Bill Callahan, eventually rose to the rank of Deputy Chief and over our 35 plus years we talked fondly of the good Lt Higgins.  A terrific role model to two rookies who tried to emulate his fastidious and courteous ways.  John use to come to the Bronx reunions but stopped a few years back and Bill and I wondered how he was doing. I wish we had somehow reached out as we retired and enjoyed a few more moments of this very classy man.  I am going to dinner tonight with Bill Callahan and our wives and no doubt a tear will be shed by us both as we reminisce about the good Lt.  He undoubtedly will be remembered very fondly by all who had the good fortune to have worked for or with him.  God bless him and his family.

Retired Deputy Chief Tom Mullen (tjm18701@aol.com)

What a legacy!  Our prayers are with the family as they grieve, but rejoicing with them in heaven's gain..

My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Higgins family. You are in my prayers.

OBITUARY

John P. Higgins

August 21, 1928 – May 4, 2014

Michael J. Higgins Funeral Service Inc.

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