This is a space for the friends and family of Norio Higano to share their thoughts and memories. We loved him, and will miss him very much.
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Dr. Higano was my dad's doctor for several years. He thought the world of him. He was so upset when he retired. We lost Dad in October but we never forgot Dr. Higano. Thank you for all he did.
Dr. Higano treated me for several years until I moved from the Worcester area. He was a caring doctor and helped me immensely during my illness. I think of him often, with great respect and fondness. He was a very special man.
Dr. Higano saved my life. I was 22 years old with a new baby and had been ill for 10 months with doctors telling me "it was all in my head". With one visit, he knew what test needed to be done, I had Addison's Disease. I have been on medication for the last 13 years and even had another baby! We thank him for keeping our family together.
My condolences to the entire Higano family. Your father/husband was a wonderful man, dedicated to his profession. He was also a gentle soul and very kind to me during my years employed by him (31 to be exact!) I was hired right out of school and Norio initially "terrified" me with his expectations of perfection but over the years we became close and I think (hope) that he was happy with my work. He and Dorothy always treated me more like family than an employee and I cherish all the years that we had together. My thoughts are with you ALL - Tia, Prilla, and Stuart - and your families (and Dorothy, of course). We have all lost a wonderful man!!
To Dorothy and Family, Our sincere condolences on the loss of your dear husband and father. Dr. Higano was our physician for more than 30 years. Since his retirement, my husband and I have not been able to find another who measures up to his calibre. In addition to his extraordinary knowledge of medicine and ability to diagnose and treat us physically, he was also a compassionate and caring friend who offered sound advice. We still miss him and often wondered how he was doing. We will always remember him fondly and with great respect. Sincerely, Madeline and Norman Abood
Dorothy, Bob and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family at Norio's passing. Unfortunately, we never really got to know him, as he was unwell when he moved to Walker Meadow. It is our loss. We will be delighted to send a donation to Doctors Without Borders in his memory. It's a favorite charity of ours, too. Our thoughts are with all of you.
I have thought about Dr. Higano a lot during the past few days and have realized that I cannot do justice in this forum to my feelings for him. I have had an immense amount of respect for his kindness and gentleness as a human being, and for his competence and caring as a doctor. I was fortunate to be able to interact with him in many different ways – I met him and knew him first as a person, then as an employee, and then as someone cared for by him. In each role, his innate sense of humanity shone through and guided his actions. As a physician, he visited patients at their home and in long-term care facilities, long after these visits ceased being the norm among his colleagues. I remember his “half days” of office appointments stretching easily to eight hours because of patient’s needs – usually after he had already spent time at the hospital working in his lab. He was up and out early and home late.
Dr. Higano’s thoughtfulness was not limited to his work. When he was already physically impaired, Dr. Higano made a tremendous effort to attend my son’s Bar Mitzvah. Even though he was already weak with limited mobility, and he had to come a long distance, he marshaled his energy and participated in this event. My family will never forget the example of caring and strength he demonstrated by coming.
Dr. Higano had many interests outside of medicine. He was a proud photographer and calligrapher. He also made the best mashed potatoes on the eastern seaboard. Of course he might have been helped had he had an electric spoon, but that’s another story. Most of all, I think Dr. Higano was most proud of his children and grandchildren – of their independence and who they were. You could see this pride and his happiness whenever he was visited and family discussions turned to skiing, medicine, writing, restaurants, bicycling, colleges, politics, how to use the latest gadget, how to carve the turkey, football - it didn’t make any difference as long as his family was there.
Finally, Dr. Higano touched my life personally in a very, very special way. I cannot put into words the depth of my appreciation to Dr. and Mrs. Higano when they rescued me from a forced stay in a nursing home for recuperation from a bad car accident. They took me into their home for several months until I was physically able to return home to finish getting well. They also looked out for my mother throughout this crisis. In this, Dr. and Mrs. Higano not only showed their humanity, but also how much of their wonderful qualities rubbed off on their family. Tia, Prilla, and Stuart didn’t simply put up with me in their parents’ home – rather I always felt welcomed as part of the family. The sharing of that caring attitude must have come from the example of their parents. This is a wonderful family and our family's sincere condolences go to all of them on their loss.
Dr and Mrs Higano gave me my first job out of high school. I worked for them for 2 years and learned a lot. They treated me respect and were very caring and generous to me during my years of service with them. Dr. Higano was an amazing man, and Dorothy is an amazing woman. I thank GOD for giving me the opportunity to know such a brilliant twosome! My deepest sympathies Dorothy, to your whole family. He will truly be missed.
I was deeply saddened to read of Dr. Higano's passing.I started my Memorial Hospital career as secretary in the Nuclear Medicine Lab with Dr. Higano as my boss. He tried to be a stern taskmaster, but all us ladies "overpowered" him. I shall not forget how he and Mrs. Higano so graciously opened their lovely home to us during the holiday season. These are cherished memories. I send my deepest sympathies to Mrs. Higano and family and wish you all strength and peace.
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Dr. Higano was my dad's doctor for several years. He thought the world of him. He was so upset when he retired. We lost Dad in October but we never forgot Dr. Higano. Thank you for all he did.
Dr. Higano treated me for several years until I moved from the Worcester area. He was a caring doctor and helped me immensely during my illness. I think of him often, with great respect and fondness. He was a very special man.
Dr. Higano saved my life. I was 22 years old with a new baby and had been ill for 10 months with doctors telling me "it was all in my head". With one visit, he knew what test needed to be done, I had Addison's Disease. I have been on medication for the last 13 years and even had another baby! We thank him for keeping our family together.
My condolences to the entire Higano family. Your father/husband was a wonderful man, dedicated to his profession. He was also a gentle soul and very kind to me during my years employed by him (31 to be exact!) I was hired right out of school and Norio initially "terrified" me with his expectations of perfection but over the years we became close and I think (hope) that he was happy with my work. He and Dorothy always treated me more like family than an employee and I cherish all the years that we had together. My thoughts are with you ALL - Tia, Prilla, and Stuart - and your families (and Dorothy, of course). We have all lost a wonderful man!!
To Dorothy and Family, Our sincere condolences on the loss of your dear husband and father. Dr. Higano was our physician for more than 30 years. Since his retirement, my husband and I have not been able to find another who measures up to his calibre. In addition to his extraordinary knowledge of medicine and ability to diagnose and treat us physically, he was also a compassionate and caring friend who offered sound advice. We still miss him and often wondered how he was doing. We will always remember him fondly and with great respect. Sincerely, Madeline and Norman Abood
our deepest sympathy goes out to the Higano family
Dorothy, Bob and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family at Norio's passing. Unfortunately, we never really got to know him, as he was unwell when he moved to Walker Meadow. It is our loss. We will be delighted to send a donation to Doctors Without Borders in his memory. It's a favorite charity of ours, too. Our thoughts are with all of you.
The Reichards
I have thought about Dr. Higano a lot during the past few days and have realized that I cannot do justice in this forum to my feelings for him. I have had an immense amount of respect for his kindness and gentleness as a human being, and for his competence and caring as a doctor. I was fortunate to be able to interact with him in many different ways – I met him and knew him first as a person, then as an employee, and then as someone cared for by him. In each role, his innate sense of humanity shone through and guided his actions. As a physician, he visited patients at their home and in long-term care facilities, long after these visits ceased being the norm among his colleagues. I remember his “half days” of office appointments stretching easily to eight hours because of patient’s needs – usually after he had already spent time at the hospital working in his lab. He was up and out early and home late.
Dr. Higano’s thoughtfulness was not limited to his work. When he was already physically impaired, Dr. Higano made a tremendous effort to attend my son’s Bar Mitzvah. Even though he was already weak with limited mobility, and he had to come a long distance, he marshaled his energy and participated in this event. My family will never forget the example of caring and strength he demonstrated by coming.
Dr. Higano had many interests outside of medicine. He was a proud photographer and calligrapher. He also made the best mashed potatoes on the eastern seaboard. Of course he might have been helped had he had an electric spoon, but that’s another story. Most of all, I think Dr. Higano was most proud of his children and grandchildren – of their independence and who they were. You could see this pride and his happiness whenever he was visited and family discussions turned to skiing, medicine, writing, restaurants, bicycling, colleges, politics, how to use the latest gadget, how to carve the turkey, football - it didn’t make any difference as long as his family was there.
Finally, Dr. Higano touched my life personally in a very, very special way. I cannot put into words the depth of my appreciation to Dr. and Mrs. Higano when they rescued me from a forced stay in a nursing home for recuperation from a bad car accident. They took me into their home for several months until I was physically able to return home to finish getting well. They also looked out for my mother throughout this crisis. In this, Dr. and Mrs. Higano not only showed their humanity, but also how much of their wonderful qualities rubbed off on their family. Tia, Prilla, and Stuart didn’t simply put up with me in their parents’ home – rather I always felt welcomed as part of the family. The sharing of that caring attitude must have come from the example of their parents. This is a wonderful family and our family's sincere condolences go to all of them on their loss.
Michelle Tully said...
Dr and Mrs Higano gave me my first
job out of high school. I worked
for them for 2 years and learned a
lot. They treated me respect and
were very caring and generous to
me during my years of service with
them. Dr. Higano was an amazing
man, and Dorothy is an amazing woman. I thank GOD for giving me the opportunity to know such a brilliant twosome! My deepest sympathies Dorothy, to your whole family. He will truly be missed.
I was deeply saddened to read of Dr. Higano's passing.I started my Memorial Hospital career as secretary in the Nuclear Medicine Lab with Dr. Higano as my boss. He tried to be a stern taskmaster, but all us ladies "overpowered" him. I shall not forget how he and Mrs. Higano so graciously opened their lovely home to us during the holiday season. These are cherished memories. I send my deepest sympathies to Mrs. Higano and family and wish you all strength and peace.
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