Thomas F. Higgins, 85, of Macungie, died May 21, 2017, at St. Luke’s Hospice House, Lower Saucon Township. He was the husband of Eleanor M. (Hamm) Higgins. They were married for 60 years last July 21. Born in Willow Grove, Montgomery County, he was the son of the late Ferdinand and Elva Marie (Wallace) Higgins.

He was the owner and founder of Insulation Corporation of America since 1981. Prior to that, he was the president and owner of the former Northern Lehigh Erectors, Inc., Allentown.

He faithfully and honorably served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War era. A 32 Degree Mason, he was a member of Trexlertown Lodge #326, F. & A.M., Lehigh Consistory - Valley of Allentown and the Rajah Shrine, Reading.

He enjoyed golf, woodcarving, woodworking and painting. Most important to him were his wife and family.

He is survived by his wife; daughters, Cynthia M. and her husband Michael J. Masiko, of New Tripoli, Sandra L. and her husband Frank Posocco, of Allentown; siblings, Lawrence W. (Mary,) of Orefield, Patricia A. Mertz (Richard), of Fleetwood; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two step-granddaughters; one stepgreat-grandson. He was predeceased by a brother, Timothy D.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice, American Cancer Society and/or American Heart Association all in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box #196, Schnecksville, 18078-0196.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. May 26 in the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville. Family and friends may pay their respects 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. May 25 in the funeral home.