Some more memories

Courtesy of the Worcester Telegram online guestbook
To everyone who has commented, both here and there: thank you.

Dr. Higano was the beloved and dedicated physician of my grandmother, Lucy Catino, mother, Vi Lombardi, aunt, Candy DeLoriea, and uncle, Frank Catino. He was revered and trusted as no other. His retirement from practice left a void, now his passing an even greater void. He will be remembered as a truly great doctor, healer, and friend. I will never forget the house calls he made to my grandmother when she was too ill to go to see him, they broke the mold.........May he rest in peace and God bless you, Mrs. Higano and your family. Janet Lombardi
Janet Lombardi (Boylston, MA)

To the Higano family-
I worked for Dr. Bruce Brown from 1973 until he retired. I remember Dr. Higano well and, if I recall correctly, he used to go on the annual golf trip to Mad River, VT. where his picture remained on the wall until Dr. Brown sold the house. Please accept my sympathy at this time, but never forget that he helped thousands of people and was a wonderful physician and human being.
Peggy Pomphrey (Berlin, MA)

Mrs. Higano and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Dr. Higano was my doctor from about 1967 until his retirement. I have often thought of him over the years since. He was a wonderful person and a great doctor. He always took the time to talk with me and ask about my family. His care continued into the second generation of my family when my daughter had the same problem. We will all miss him. God Bless you all.
Lorraine Thurlow (Canterbury, CT)

On behalf of my family please accept our condolences. We are sorry to hear of your families loss. My father and Dr. Higano worked together at Memorial Hospital for many years until my Dad's retirement . Dad always spoke highly of Dr. Higano. He was sad to hear of your loss.
Matthew Hochman (Los Angeles, CA)

To the Higano family-
It is with great sadness that I learned of Dr. Higano's passing. As an alumnus of UMass Medical School and the residency program at Memorial Hospital, I knew him well, felt he was always an advocate for his patients and contributed greatly to our teaching and training. He was truly a pioneer of Worcester medicine and will be missed.
Andrew Miller, MD (Douglas, MA)

Dr. Higano was one of the few doctors at the war time Minidoka Relocation Center at Hunt Idaho. He performed a great service for ten thousand evacuees in time of need.
Frank Tashiro (Seattle, WA)

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. Dr. Higano was our Doctor for many years and took care of my aunt when she had no Doctor. He will be missed.
Nancy and Mike Trotto (Shrewsbury, MA)

I am so sorry for your loss. He was my doctor for many years, until his retirement. He was a great man.
Rosellen Roy (Oxford, MA)

Dr. Higano saved my life with his wisdom, knowledge and most of all his love for what he did everyday "HEAL PEOPLE." My prayers are with Dorothy and her family.
God's love, Elaine
Elaine David (Worcester, MA)

My condlences to Dr. Higano's family. He was a wonderful Doctor &
a kind & caring man. Dr. Higano treated myself and & 2 sisters for a very long time. We will miss you, rest in peace.
Mary Ann Lavin (Holden, MA)

My sympathy to Mrs. Higano and her family at this time of loss.
Dr. Higano was my doctor for many, many years.
Respectfully,
Phyllis Kaseta (Auburn, MA)

A doctor who became a friend and who changed my life forever. He started me on injectable B-12 and as a result I am now in my 57th year as a diabetic. I will always remember his laugh when told a joke. Please sleep warm Norio, sleep warm...
Elmer Ellison (Grafton, MA)