Higgins- Joseph P., of Roslindale formerly of Medford, August 31, 2003. Beloved husband of the late Frances A. (Roche) Higgins. Devoted brother of the late Charles M. Higgins and Marie P. Smith. Brother-in-law of Margaret "Meg" Higgins of Roslindale. Loving uncle of Donna M. (Smith) McCarthy of Dedham, Stephen E. Smith of Quincy, Carol Ann and her husband Patrick Doherty of Dedham. Loving great Uncle of Kasey and Patrick Doherty. Also survived by many nieces and nephews and his dog Annie.

Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY on Thursday September 4, at 9:00 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 PM. Interment Old Calvary Cemetery.

Late employee of the M.B.T.A. Member of the Carmen's Union 589 WW II Army Veteran, Life Time member of the Thomas Fitzgerald Post 561 VFWFor directions Www.lawlerfuneralhome.com