1926 – 2021
HIGGINS, Louis J. “Leo” DMD, FACD Retired Dentist Age 95, of Reading, formerly of Everett, passed away September 6, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Mary (Marino) Higgins whom he shared 70 years of marriage. Devoted and loving Dad to Dr. Thomas L. Higgins and his wife Suzanne of Longmeadow, Mary L. Higgins of Beverly, Kathy Keen and her husband Ray of Reading, and the late Mark D. Higgins of New Hampshire. He is survived by his 5 grandchildren Kathleen and Shannon Donohue of Boulder, CO, Matthew Higgins of San Diego, CA, William and Sophie Higgins of VT, Andrew Keen of Decatur, GA, and Mark D Higgins of Barrington, NH, and 2 great-grandchildren, Evangeline and Jack Donohue of CO. Lou was also a dear brother to his sister Dorothy DiPesa of Revere, and brother-in-law to Constance Brosseau of Everett, and A. Jean Marino of Melrose.
Born September 9, 1925, he was one of eight children of Matthew and Katherine (Kennedy) Higgins. He grew up in Chelsea, MA, graduated from Chelsea High School, served in WWII, and was honorably discharged from the United States Navy, signalman, third class. He attended Northeastern University in the pre-dental program and graduated from Tufts Dental School in 1954. He opened his dental office in Everett where he practiced for 37 years and worked as the Public Health Dentist in Everett City Hall, giving back to the community he loved. He founded and was president of the Everett Dental Study Club, and was active in Kiwanis for many years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Louis’ Visiting Hours in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, 65 Clark St. (Corner of Main St.), EVERETT, Friday, Sept. 10 from 5-7 p.m. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Agnes Church, 186 Woburn St., Reading, Saturday at 10:30 a.m. followed by his Burial with U.S. Navy Military Honors in the Charles Lawn Memorial Park, Reading. Contributions in Louis’ memory to Operation Smile, 3641 Faculty Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23453 would be sincerely appreciated. Parking with attendants on duty. Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home Everett 617.387.3120
