HIGGINS, SR.

PAUL TIMOTHY

Paul Timothy Higgins, Sr., born on December 27, 1928, in New York City, peacefully passed away on November 1, 2025. Paul lived his 96 years to the fullest, driven by his motto, "Don't let the old man in."

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we remember Paul Timothy Higgins, Sr. (Papap Paul), a man whose life was guided by prayer and compassion. His legacy of faith and love will live on in all who were blessed to know him.

A man of quiet strength and deep kindness, he lived his life guided by his Catholic faith and an unwavering sense of integrity. Respected by all who knew him, Paul found peace and joy with his family and friends.

Husband of the late Noel Kidwell Higgins; father of Paul T. Higgins, Jr., Kathleen Higgins Rice (John), and Thomas Marcus Higgins. Grandfather of Madison Rice, Camryn Rice, Matthew Higgins, Nicole Higgins, Cassidy Higgins, Jack Higgins, and Luke Higgins

Graduate of Xavier High School and Manhattan College, New York City. An active member of St. Winifred Church on the Parish Council and as a Eucharist Minister and Usher.

He served proudly with the Third Infantry Division during the Korean War, then went on to have a forty-year career in the insurance business. The last twenty-five years spent as Vice President at Rogal Company, Pittsburgh.

Paul's favorite pastimes included gardening his hydrangeas, golfing, going to the gym, surf fishing, '70s music, a lifelong love of all things Irish, and most of all summers at the Jersey Shore with family and friends.

His presence, smiles, and waves brightened every room. His devotion to his family, friends, and faith left a lasting mark on all who knew him. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends, but his faith, enthusiasm, and love for life will be remembered always.

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7

Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., at Beinhauer Funeral Home, 2828 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317, 724-941-3211.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 10 a.m., at Saint Paul of the Cross Parish-Saint Anne Church, 400 Hoodridge Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15234. Followed by a procession to Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Amedisys Hospice, https://www.amedisys.com/services/hospice-care/donations/, or Visiting Angels, https://visitingangelsfoundation.org/.