Michael P. Higgins, at 54, of Framingham, mason

Michael Patrick Higgins of Framingham, Marine Corps veteran, mason and business owner, died Oct. 3 in his home. He was 54.

Born in Chelsea, Mr. Higgins was raised in Natick. He graduated from Natick High School in 1977.

After graduation he joined the Marine Corps, as his father before him had done.

Mr. Higgins found work as a mason, specializing in tile and ceramics. In a brief time, his skill as a ceramic tile mason led to establishing his own successful business, Royal Tile.

He loved people, music, athletics, his work, and his family.

Mr. Higgins is survived by a son, Ethan Michael of Natick and Vermont; his mother, Pauline G. Atencio; two brothers, Scott L. of Hopedale and David S. of Framingham; three sisters, Victoria C. Lane of Oxford, Joanna Beavers of Worcester and Stacie N. Allen of Wayland.

A memorial visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at John Everett & Sons Funeral Home, Natick.

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Michael P. Higgins, at 54, of Framingham, mason