Joseph E Higgins

Joseph Edward Higgins, 90, (PG Elks "Little Leprechaun") passed away peacefully on September 21, 2018 with his family by his side. Joe will be joining his son, Dean, in Heaven. Mr. Higgins was born on March 22, 1928 in Philadelphia, PA. He served four years in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Joe worked as an instrument mechanic for DuPont in Gibbstown, NJ for 23 years. After retiring in 1973, Joe and his wife, Nancy, bought and operated the Paulsboro Hotel and Bar for 11 years, they moved to PG in the 1980's. Joe was a member of the PG Elks, Moose, American Legion, and Paulsboro Sportsman's Club in New Jersey. He had a wonderful sense of humor, enjoyed dancing, Coors Light, socializing, telling his stories, joking around with the "funny lady" at the VFW, going to yard sales, WWII Higgins Boat, and dressing up on St. Patty's Day. He was passionate about the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies.

Joe is survived by his wife of 69 years Nancy; daughters, Nancy Jo (John) Krusinski and Gay Higgins; son, Joseph Jay Higgins; sister, Ellie (John) Ruszkai; granddaughters, Christa (Brian) Moss, Tam Burns (Friars), Caitlin McKenzie Morgan; grandson, Philip Charles Bellace; great grandson, Connor Hagerman; and two special children whom he loved, Justine and Jeffrey Morgan.

The family will receive friends from 2:00pm till 3:00pm Wednesday September 26, 2018 at Kays-Ponger Funeral Home, 635 E. Marion Ave. Punta Gorda, The Memorial Service will follow at 3:00pm at the funeral home. "A Celebration of Joe's Life" will also be held in NJ at a later date.