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William J. Kiggins Obituary

William J. Kiggins Obituary

William J. Kiggins, 77, died on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 in "comfort care" at Upstate Community Hospital. Following a long bout with Cancer, Bill finally threw in the towel. He attended St. Anthony of Padua and graduated from Cathedral Academy in Syracuse. He was a member of the Army National Guard stationed in Liverpool, NY. He was employed by Niagara Mohawk as a Chief Line Mechanic for many years and proudly served as a Union Steward for IBEW Local Union 79. He played basketball and later became a H.S. Referee. He enjoyed fishing with his brothers and many rounds of golf with his buddies.

He was predeceased by his parents: Charles L. and Mary M. (Burke) Kiggins, and brother Charles W. Kiggins.

Survived by his daughter Alison (Clay) Johnston; son Aaron (Jessica) Kiggins; grand children: Cassidy, Reece and Addison Johnston and Thomas, Elliot and Burke Kiggins of Charlotte NC; brother Russell J. (Donna) Kiggins of Syracuse; sister-in-law JoAnne Kiggins of North Syracuse; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

The funeral mass will be held on Monday, May 13 at 10:30am at the Church of his Baptism, St. Patrick’s, Lowell Avenue, Syracuse. Friends may greet the family from 9:30-10:30 before the mass in Church.

Online condolences, www.shepardsonfh.com.

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William J. Kiggins, 77, died on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 in "comfort care" at Upstate Community Hospital. Following a long bout with Cancer, Bill finally threw in the towel. He attended St. Anthony of Padua and graduated from Cathedral Academy in Syracuse. He was a member of the Army National Guard stationed in Liverpool, NY. He was employed b

Events

Visitation

Monday, May 13, 2024

9:30 am - 10:30 am

St. Patrick's Church

216 N. Lowell Avenue Syracuse, NY 13204

Funeral Mass

Monday, May 13, 2024

10:30 am

St. Patrick's Church

216 N. Lowell Avenue Syracuse, NY 13204

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