Leonard C. Higgins, 88, died peacefully on December 14,2024 surrounded by family at The Oaks Nursing Home.
He was the husband of the late Helen R. Higgins.
Born in Boston, the son of the late Leonard M. and Victoria (Mikolyski) Higgins. He lived in Mattapoisett most of his life and was a communicant of St. Anthony’s Church. Survivors include his 3 sons, Matthew Higgins of Pacifica, CA, James Higgins and his wife Kristen of Mattapoisett and Daniel Higgins and his wife Rachael of New Bedford, his brother Thomas Higgins and his wife Connie of Alabama, his sister Beth Carciofi and her husband Lou of Tewksbury MA, his sister Mary Lou Bangs and her husband Eddie of Centerville MA. Also survived by 7 grandchildren; Emma, Jillian, Lauren, John, Anna, Joseph and Helen and many nieces and nephews.
Lenny was a devoted companion to his wife Helen. They met in Boston and they were married for 41 years.
After graduating from high school, Lenny served in the Army for 3 years. After his honorable discharge he went to work for his father’s business, Higgins Ice Cream, which he later took over and eventually sold.
He worked as a dispatcher for the New Bedford fishing industry for over 20 years.
Lenny enjoyed working in his garden and was an avid reader. He would preach about silver being a good investment. After his wife’s passing, he would enjoy going to the Pasta House in Fairhaven for happy hour. Lenny loved a good joke, spending time with his family and watching the Patriots.
His Funeral will be held on Saturday, December 21st at 9 am from the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett, followed by his Funeral Mass at St. Anthony’s Church at 10 am. Visiting hours will be on Friday, December 20th from 5-8 pm. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
