BIGGINS, William J
1942 - 2019 (76 years)-
Name BIGGINS, William J Birth 11 Sep 1942 Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY 
Gender Male Death 26 May 2019 Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY Person ID I124072 Laur from Germany Last Modified 14 Jul 2020
Father BIGGINS, William J, b. 8 Oct 1915, Canada d. Mar 1983, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY (Age 67 years) Mother BARBER, Myrtle Marie, b. Abt 1915, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY d. 9 Mar 2015, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY (Age 100 years) Marriage 20 Apr 1940 Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY Family ID F43657 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family 1 EATON, Bonnie D d. 29 Oct 2010 Marriage 9 Feb 1963 Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY Notes - Niagara Gazette - 2/10/1963
MISS BONNIE D. EATON became the
bride of William J. Biggins Saturday (Feb.
9, 1963) at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church.
Rev. Richard Strassberger officiated at
the double-ring ceremony.
The former Miss Eaton is the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew R. Mackie, LaSalle
Avenue. Mr. Biggins is the son of Mr. and
Mrs. William J. Biggins. Cleveland Avenue.
Given in marriage by her father, the
bride was gowned in pearl white silk organza
and chantilly lace with a bouffant
skirt ending in a cathedral length train. A
Swedish crown of tear drop crystals held
her bouffant veil of silk illusion and she
carried a cascade bouquet of stephanotis,
white orchid's and sweetheart roses.
* * *
MISS LINDA BAKER was maid of honor
in a scarlet floor length gown of peau
de soie. She carried a while fur muff with
carnations and sweetheart roses. A white
fur pillbox headpiece held her four-tiered
veil.
The bridesmaids, Miss Patricia Pay and
Miss Dawne Bowen, were attired similarly
to Miss Baker.
Nelson Leone was best man. Guests
were seated by William Rufran, David Pravan,
James Mackie and John Mackie.
AN EVENING reception was held at
MacKenzie Hall.
After a wedding trip to New York City,
Mr. and Mrs. Biggins will reside in Lake
Charles, La.
Children 1. BIGGINS, Lori Ann, b. 21 Dec 1963, Amarillo, Randall County, TX d. 28 Jul 2021, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY (Age 57 years)2. BIGGINS, William 3. BIGGINS, Debbie Family ID F43662 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 14 Feb 2025
Family 2 PRICE, Joanne T, b. Abt 1947, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY d. 29 Mar 2014, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY (Age 67 years) Marriage 4 Sep 1994 Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY Family ID F57260 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 14 Feb 2025
- Niagara Gazette - 2/10/1963
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Notes - William J. Biggins, Jr., of Niagara Falls, NY, 77, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at his residence under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born on September 11, 1942 in Niagara Falls NY, he was the son of the late William J. and Myrtle Marie (Barber) Biggins.
“Biggie” as he was affectionately known, attended local schools, graduating from Bishop Duffy High School in 1960. Bill served in the United States Air Force as a Military Police Officer from 1961 until his honorable discharge in 1964. In 1963, he married Bonnie D. Eaton-Mackie in Niagara Falls. Mrs. Eaton-Mackie predeceased him on October 29th, 2010. William worked as a butcher at Dillman’s Meats and WonderBread as a driver, both in Queens, NY, and worked for Great Lakes Carbon and Certo Brothers in Niagara Falls as a keg delivery driver until his retirement. Bill was a member of the Sportsman’s Club at Pete’s Market House.
Bill is survived by his three children Lori Farallo, William (April) Biggins and Debbie (Fred) Stempien; four grandsons; Andrew Farallo, Liam Biggins, Aidan Biggins and Raymond Fadel; his siblings, Rosalyn (late James) MacAdorey, Barbara (William) Helms, Thomas (Pamela) Biggins, Dennis (Janice) Biggins; he was predeceased by his second wife Joanne T. (Price) Biggins, but is survived by her children Tina Shammot and Justine Brierley, and her grandchildren Nicholas Breed, Aaron Adamec, Christian Brierley and Jillian Brierley.
There will be no prior visitation or services. Bill graciously donated his body to the University at Buffalo Anatomical Gift Program. Visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
- William J. Biggins, Jr., of Niagara Falls, NY, 77, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at his residence under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born on September 11, 1942 in Niagara Falls NY, he was the son of the late William J. and Myrtle Marie (Barber) Biggins.