Thomas F. Higgins, 92 passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, October 22, 2026. A longtime Quincy resident and a proud US Marine. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Alice (O’Brien) Higgins, with whom he shared 51 years of marriage.

The son of Irish immigrants Tom enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at the age of 17. Upon completion of his basic training at Parris Island, Tom fought in the Korean War from 1952-1953. Tom returned from overseas and embarked on his 37-year career with the MBTA. Tom was an Inspector of Bus Operations and a Director of the MBTA Credit Union. After retirement Tom was active as a member of the Retired Transit Association. He enjoyed spending time with his family and traveling.

Tom is survived by his three children: George Higgins and his wife, Valerie; Barbara Boyd and her husband, John; and Patricia Mackey and her husband, Christopher.

He was the grandfather “Papa” of Thomas Higgins; Diego “Danny” Higgins; Kerrie Boyd; Jack Boyd; Conor Mackey; and Courtney Mackey. He was also the great-grandfather of Trystian Higgins.

He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Mary Higgins, his siblings Joseph Higgins, John Higgins and his brother-in-law John O’Brien and his wife Claire.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 from 4-7 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9:15 AM on Thursday, October 29, 2026 prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, Quincy at 10 AM. Burial in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. 

Tom will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his family and all who knew him.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation at www.toysfortots.org. See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences.