David M. Higgins
April 11, 1939 - September 1, 2021
David M. Higgins, longtime resident of Washington Township, NJ, passed away September 1, 2021 at the age of 82 years. Devoted husband of the late Claire M. Higgins who predeceased him in 2013 after forty-two years of marriage. Beloved father of Tracy Pezzuto(Anthony), Katie Hendrick (Darin), and the late Brian Higgins. Proud grandfather of Ashley Crawford (James), Taylor Pezzuto, Courtney Pezzuto, Rachel Pezzuto, and Hayden Hendrick and great-grandfather of Colton, Connor, and Logan. Dear brother of Thomas Higgins (Trisha Barkley) and the late Patricia Murphy (Patrick, surviving). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. David served in the United States Navy and then went on to serve in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a retiree of the United States Postal Service where he worked for many years as a postal carrier. David belonged to the Iron Horse Gun Club in Sicklerville, NJ and was a dedicated member of the NRA. David loves to tell a good story, particularly about politics or history, to anyone who would listen. He enjoyed watching tv. He had an incredible talent at napping and could fall asleep anywhere. Viewing will be Friday, September 10, 2021 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Earle Funeral Home, 122 W. Church Street, Blackwood, NJ 08012. Funeral Mass will follow at 11:30 AM at Infant Jesus Parish / St. John Vianney Church, 2901 Good Intent Road, Deptford, NJ 08096. Interment will be at Gloucester County Veterans Cemetery, Williamstown, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241. Condolences may be shared at www.earlefuneralhome.com *
David M. Higgins, longtime resident of Washington Township, NJ, passed away September 1, 2021 at the age of 82 years. Devoted husband of the late Claire M. Higgins who predeceased him in 2013 after forty-two years of marriage. Beloved father... View Obituary & Service Information