Dennis Patrick Higgins Obituary (1948

Dennis Patrick Higgins January 3, 1948 - September 28, 2022 Dennis Higgins passed away unexpectedly on September 28 in Poulsbo, Washington He was born and raised in Cleveland and Parma, Ohio. Dennis graduated, in the first graduating class, from Padua Franciscan High School in Parma, Ohio. He also graduated from Kent State University and attended the University of California, Berkeley. He spent most of his career, working in the Alaska Fishing Industry for EKUK Fisheries and E.C. Phillips & Son, Inc. "Captain Dennis" was loved by his family and so many friends. He was a great human being with a generous spirit and a quick wit. He was so easy to talk with; probably why he had so many friends. As one friend said, "Loving Dennis and being loved by him was an unexpected gift." He loved and embraced adventure and exploring. He loved the outdoors, camping in his VW bus, catching rattlesnakes in Eastern Washington, his BMW motorcycles and the Pacific Northwest. He had great stories to tell of his trips to Alaska and his many other adventures. He was technically challenged - no computer, nor smart phone and oh could he be stubborn. One of his favorite toasts was "Up your kilt" followed by "Up Yours". He was Preceded in death by his Mother, Anne E. Higgins, Father, Thomas J. Higgins, Brother, Thomas J. Higgins Jr., Nephew, Christopher Craver, Miami, Florida and a very special friend Susan Seifert of Colorado. Survivors: Sisters: Maureen Lemke (Bill), North Royalton, Ohio and Kathleen Michel (Gabriel), San Mateo, California. Nephews and their families: John Higgins (Erika), Silverdale, Washington; Michael Lemke, Matthew Lemke (Stacie) and Timothy Lemke (April), Parma, Ohio; Thomas Lemke (Mary Beth) Stow Ohio and Mark Craver (Diane), Shirley, Massachusetts. Nieces and their families: Peggy Melendez, Parma Ohio; Vickie Fulton, Vancouver, BC; Aileen Dator (Tom), Port Orchard, WA., Lani Caballero, Kingston, WA., Jennifer Robles (Vicente), Tacoma, WA. And his brother Thomas' wife Remi Higgins, the Philippines. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in his name to Padua Franciscan High School, 6740 State Road, Parma, Ohio 44134 Services in Washington: St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Port Orchard. Friday, October 14th, 2022. Visitation and Rosary - 10 to 11 AM. Mass at 11 AM. Reception to follow. Arrangements entrusted to: Lewis Funeral Chapel, www.lewischapel.com. Services in Parma, Ohio: Mass at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Parma on Friday November 11th at 11:00 AM. Luncheon to follow at Bleachers Sports Grill. Inurnment in Holy Cross Cemetery in Brookpark, Ohio.