William J. Higgins of Maple Shade, formerly of Philadelphia passed away on Wednesday September 6, 2017. He was 84 years old. Bill retired from the Stetson Hat Company and had also proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Beloved husband of the late Selina, who predeceased him on January 21, 2017, father of the late William J. Higgins, loving father of Joanne Antoniak and William Higgins, dear grandfather of Ashley Antoniak and William Higgins, cherished great grandfather of Selina, Bentley, Jayden, Nicholas and William, also survived by cousins George and Judy McNesby.Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation with his family on Saturday, October 7th, 10-11 am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 236 E. Main Street, Maple Shade. A Memorial Mass will follow at 11 am. Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting marktilghmanfuneralhome.com