Francis J. Higgins, age 61. Beloved husband of Alina (nee Augustinius). Devoted father of Brian (Katie) and Benjamin. Loving grandfather of Hannah. Dear brother of Thomas Higgins and Stanley Syper. Many years of service with Lapham-Hickey Steel Corp. Visitation Friday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Saturday 9AM from the funeral home to St. Jane de Chantal Church for 10AM Mass. Interment St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com (708) 974-4410