Thomas F. Higgins, 85, of Macungie, died May 21, 2017, in St. Luke’s Hospice House, Lower Saucon Township.

He and his wife Eleanor M. (Hamm) Higgins were married 60 years last July 21.

Born Nov. 16, 1931, 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.

Before that, he was 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 had many sayings, and one of his favorites was “if you ain’t lead dog, your view never changes.”

He led his life as the leader and he had the best views as he and his wife shared a full life of adventures.

He enjoyed many things life had to offer, some of which included golf, wood carving, wood working and painting.

He enjoyed many things, but by far the most important part for him was his wife and family.

He will be sadly missed by many.

In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by daughters Cynthia M., wife of Michael J. Masiko, of New Tripoli, Sandra L., wife of Frank Posocco, of Allentown; siblings Lawrence W. Higgins (Mary) of Orefield, Patricia A. Mertz (Richard) of Fleetwood; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two step-granddaughters; and one step-great-grandson.

He was predeceased by a brother Timothy D. Higgins.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.

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

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Schnecksville.