Roscoe H. Higgins
Roscoe H. Higgins, 73, of Harris Street, Riverside, died peacefully on December 26, 2023 at the Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Susan (Orsi) Higgins. Born in Providence, a son of the late Roscoe and Olive (Albreo) Higgins, he was a lifelong resident of East Providence. Mr. Higgins was a mechanic for the East Providence School Department for 20 years before retiring in 2015.
A devout family man, he followed all of his children’s and grandchildren’s every accomplishment and took a vested interest in all of their activities and adventures.
An animal lover, Roscoe was an enthusiastic, caring beagle owner. He was a competitor in the American Kennel Club (AKC) field trials, as well as a licensed AKC field trial judge. He was an active member of the Tri-County Beagle Club, and served as the President of the Thornton Beagle Club. He also served as the field trial secretary for both clubs throughout his years of involvement. He won numerous awards, including multiple Field Champions in his 25 years of competition. His heavy involvement in the club’s game dinners seemed to ignite his passion for cooking, and in his retirement, he became an avid and relentless home cook. He mastered such dishes as venison marsala and his famous stuffed quahogs, and shipped them as far away as Colorado. He loved entertaining and his generosity and big heart was always evident in the many meals that he prepared – just to give away. He found great joy in sharing his creations with his family and friends. He also really enjoyed sharing his passion by passing on his recipes and cooking tips with his son and son-in-law.
In his younger years, he was a skilled motorcycle mechanic and decorated competitor in many types and classes of motorcycle racing. Whether motorcycling, dog running, or the seemingly countless hours he spent freshwater fishing, it adds up to a man who throughout his life loved being outdoors.
Besides his wife of 35 years, he is survived by a son, Keith M. Higgins, and his partner, Kimberly A. Flowers of East Providence; a daughter, Shannan E.Higgins, and her husband Raul Tamayo of Boulder, CO; two grandchildren, Aidan and Ariana Tamayo, and two sisters, Joann Gillett of Burrillville and Lorrie Higgins of Naples, FL. He was the brother of the late Frank W. Higgins of Mariaville, ME.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Calling Hours in the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside on Friday December 29, 2023 from 4-7 p.m. Flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Roscoe’s memory to the RISPCA, 186 Amaral Street, East Providence, RI, 02915 would be deeply appreciated.
