Christopher Higgins, High School Football Star, Dies at 23
Christopher Higgins (COL ’08), a former high school football star who came from a Georgetown family, was pronounced dead early Saturday morning at Georgetown University Hospital. Higgins, of Ho Ho Kus, N.J., was 23 years old.
His father James (GSB ’70) and sister Erin (COL ’99) both attended Georgetown. James Higgins sits on the university's board of directors.
Higgins was a reserve linebacker on the Georgetown football team from 2004-2006. He was a member of the class of 2008 but did not graduate earlier this month, according to a university spokesperson. He played his prep football at Bergen Catholic, where he was a team co-captain and an all-Catholic League linebacker.
“We are deeply saddened by this sudden news and are working to respond to the needs of Christopher’s family and friends during this time,” Todd Olson, vice president for student affairs, wrote in an e-mail Sunday.
A wake is planned for Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Van Emburgh Funeral Home, and the funeral Mass will be on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Gabriel’s in Saddle River, N.J.
May 28 2008 at 2:30 a.m.
I am really sorry for your loss. I knew Chris in college and my thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
May 28 2008 at 2:03 p.m.
This truly is awful news, and my heart goes out to his family and friends. How did he die?
May 28 2008 at 3:57 p.m.
Mr. & Mrs. Higgins and Family,
I am truly devastated by this great loss. I offered my Mass intention today for Christopher and the consolation of the family. I live in Washington, DC at the moment and will be united with you in spirit and love during these days of funeral. God Bless You all. Fr. Steve Shafran, SDB
May 29 2008 at 2:09 p.m.
As Erin said at yesterday's mass,
"Never be another, he was my brother."
-Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth "T.R.O.Y."
Jun 02 2008 at 7:17 p.m.
Thanks everyone for your condolances...
For Chris’s Family…
We are collecting remembrances, pictures, video, and condolences to be compiled into a memorial volume. Please send any contributions you would like to add to
ChrisHigginsMemorial@gmail.com
Please help us to make this special by insuring to send your remembrance in a timely manner. We are hoping to complete the volume by Christmas 2008. Details for obtaining a copy will follow. Please be sure to provide any pertinent details or instructions to the editors.
Thank You.
May 17 2009 at 1:12 p.m.
Does Christopher Higgins have a girlfriend? Is he dating someone? Is he married? Would you date him?
May 17 2009 at 4:59 p.m.
Higgins was a reserve linebacker on the Georgetown football team from 2004-2006. He was a member of the class of 2008 but did not graduate earlier this month, according to a university spokesperson
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May 20 2009 at 10:17 a.m.
Does Christopher Higgins have a girlfriend? yeea it intresting for me too
May 21 2009 at 9:59 a.m.
Is he dating someone? Is he married? Would you date him?
No, he's dead!
May 23 2009 at 5:34 a.m.
Higgins was a reserve linebacker on the Georgetown football team from 2004-2006...this good news is only valid till fall 2006 but after that invalid stuff! but such a good player dies at 23 really shocks us all,may he live long to show more his good game skills$$
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May 25 2009 at 8:47 a.m.
Nice guy and was shock to hear this news. Peace to him!
May 27 2009 at 5:04 p.m.
higgins ,, again at the age of 23?? what is this with 23 years the other day i was reading an ariticle ,, the guy passed away at the age of 23 ,, and more creeps to it these are all somewhat achievers in their fields.
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May 29 2009 at 5:59 a.m.
Higgy is really big now...when you type Christo on Google, he is right under Christopher Colombus!
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May 29 2009 at 12:39 p.m.
Chris was a great player and great student. Really sorry for his family!
May 30 2009 at 9:52 p.m.
I am truly devastated by this great loss. I offered my Mass intention today for Christopher and the consolation of the family.
Jun 03 2009 at 2:20 p.m.
He was a nice boy and always kidding me when i met him during classes and practical sessions. Peace
Jun 03 2009 at 8:44 p.m.
it seems that nice people pass away very soon , on feels very bad when a nice talented person passes away leaving smiles o faces ,of people whose life they have touched.
Jun 04 2009 at 9:49 a.m.
I feel sorry for you Chris, my condolences to his family, it's a great loss, dying so young at the age of 23, in the end i'd say that the world lost a great football star.
Jun 05 2009 at 6:37 p.m.
sorry to hear that such a talented person is not between us today .
from the article it seems that he was a nice guy and passionate about his game .
he could have gone too far in the game.
Jun 07 2009 at 2:51 p.m.
Christopher died so early age. It was a terrible bad news for us. We have supported chris a lot. And we know pray for him and may his soul rest in heaven.
Jun 08 2009 at 3:34 p.m.
Christopher Higgins was born June 2, 1983 in Smithtown, New York.
Jun 11 2009 at 6:48 p.m.
Its sad that such good talent is not among us now .He could have gone far in the game with the skills he had. But it seems that he had some other journeys planned , may god give courage to the family members of this young man ,and may his soul rest in peace.
Jun 15 2009 at 8:52 p.m.
Chris was a lovable boy. Was always cheerful..very sad to hear this news.