It is with profound sadness that COBA shares the heartbreaking news of the untimely passing of Bakari Curry son of Correction Officer Makeba Higgs-Curry. In this time of sorrow, we ask everyone to come together in support of the Higgs-Curry family and friends, by keeping them in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate through this loss.

Visitation for Bakari Curry will be on

Friday, February 20, 2026, at the Greater Second Baptist Church located at 129 East Merrick Road, Freeport, NY 11520 from 10am-11am with a funeral mass to follow.

Interment will be at Greenfield Cemetery located at

650 Nassau Road Uniondale, NY 11553