Sean Matthew Higgins' Obituary
Sean was born in Edison, New Jersey on December 19, 1990 and was raised in Milltown NJ, prior to moving to Florida in 1996. Sean graduated East Lake HS in 2009 and then received his Associates degree in Business. Sean was always very ambitious, as he even started his own small business at a very young age. He babysat for neighbors kids, worked at Home Depot and Keystone Excavators. Sean received numerous certifications and continued his career within the City of Dunedin and Pinellas County Government’s water department, as a Utilities Specialist III.
Sean was selfless and known for his kindness, humor, hard work and for always going out of his way to help family and friends. Sean was wonderful with children and loved his dog “Red”. His dirt bike and vehicles were his joy. Sean was meant to be fishing since he was a toddler. He loved the water, his boat, wave runner and always desired getting another. Sean enjoyed cooking, experimenting with growing and making hot pepper sauces, beef jerky and jarring pickles. Christmas was always a favorite, as he loved to decorate and hang the lights.
Sean is survived by his mother Robin, stepfather Wayne, acting second parents Aunt Linda and Uncle Bob and many other beloved family and friends.
Preceded in death, by his father Matt. Sean and his dad were very close and Sean missed him tremendously.
Sean’s final resting place will be Florida and due to COVID, a memorial will be held in 2021.
Sean was taken from us way to soon, but please share your memories on Sean’s tribute wall, as memories allow Sean to live with us forever.
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