Rosalind Higgins of Ringwood, NJ, entered into rest on Friday, December 5, 2025.  She was 86.

The daughter of the late Vincent Sicina and Rose Trzaskus Sicina, she was born on January 17, 1939 in Goshen, NY. 

She was first and foremost a wife and mother, but she was also a teacher, legal secretary and ran her husband’s law firm.  She was a loyal friend to many and was loved by all.

She is survived by her 3 children, William “Bill” Higgins Jr. & wife Denise; Michael Higgins & wife Tiffani and Elizabeth Husk & husband Christopher; grandchildren, Austen, Tyler, Trey and Graham; brother, Robert Sicina & wife Collette; brother-in-law, Andrew Higgins & wife Ruthann; along with many beloved nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, William “Bill” Higgins Sr. and her sister, Jean Sicina Brac.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 11th from 4-7PM at T.S. Purta Funeral Home, 22 Glenmere Avenue, Florida, NY 10921.

A funeral mass will be held 10:30AM Friday, December 12th at St. Joseph Church, 20 Glenmere Avenue, Florida, NY 10921.

Burial will be held in St. Joseph Cemetery, Florida, NY.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.