Christopher Higgins, High School Football Star, Dies at 23

By | May 26 2008

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.

By Matthew Pfeiffer (not verified) on 05/27/08 10:30 pm

I am really sorry for your loss. I knew Chris in college and my thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

By Janet (not verified) on 05/28/08 10:03 am

This truly is awful news, and my heart goes out to his family and friends. How did he die?

By Fr. Steve Shafran, SDB (not verified) on 05/28/08 11:57 am

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

By Sean (not verified) on 05/29/08 10:09 am

As Erin said at yesterday's mass,
"Never be another, he was my brother."
-Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth "T.R.O.Y."

By Chris's Uncle Ed (not verified) on 06/02/08 3:17 pm

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.

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