Michael G. Higgins, 71, of Main Street, Limestone, NY, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Absolute Care, in Allegany, NY.

Born on January 30, 1953, at the Eglin Air Force Base, in Florida, he was a son of the late George F. and Mildred (Fleming) Higgins. He was a 1972 graduate from Limestone Union Free High School.

On February 17, 1973, in St. Patrick Church in Limestone, NY, he married Susan E. (Maley) Higgins, who preceded him in death on January 11, 2009. 

On August 8, 1972 he joined the United States Air Force, where he served until being honorably discharged on August 7, 1976. During his service career he earned the rank First Class Airman and received the National Defense Service Medal. 

After the service, Mike was employed at Case Cutlery in Bradford. 

He was a member of the Limestone American Legion, the Limestone Fireman’s Club, and the Limestone Sportsman’s Club. 

Surviving are two sons, Jay (Danielle) Higgins, of Port Allegany, and Justen (Tressa Neely) Higgins, of Limestone, NY, seven grandchildren, Xavier Higgins, Brittany Higgins, Brianna Higgins, Jaycob Higgins, Cayden Barrett, Carter Billyard, Cory Billyard, one sister, Barb (Ken) Wilson, of Florida, two brothers, Tony (Linda) Higgins, of Kansas, George (Marion) Higgins, of Adams, NY, and several nieces and nephews. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Susan, and one son, Jeffery Craig Higgins, who preceded him in death on November 18, 1998. 

Private services for family and invited friends will be private. Burial will be in St. Patrick Cemetery Limestone, NY. 

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.

Memorial contributions may be made to Limestone American Legion Post 1560.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com