Joseph Edward Berrigan Jr., born May 30,1932, deceased May 12, 2017, age 84. Served as a Lieutenant in the Army Counter Intelligence Corps during the Korean War. A graduate of Jesuit High School and Loyola University's School of Law. Former Partner of Frawley, Wogan, Miller, Berrigan and Co. Title Firm. Former Senior Partner in the law firm O'Keefe, O'Keefe and Berrigan. Senior Partner of the Berrigan, Litchfield Law Firm. Served as Chairman of the Louisiana State Mineral Board and later as Chairman of the N.O. Aviation Board. Also, served on numerous New Orleans city agencies and committees. One of the original founders of Liberty Bank & Trust. An active parishioner of St. Dominic's Catholic Church. Member of the Knights of Columbus. Member of the Southern Yacht Club and Metairie Country Club. An avid golfer, tennis player, yachtsman, and cyclist. Preceded in death by parents Norma Johnson Wilson and Joseph E. Berrigan Sr., and beloved first wife Kathleen Mae Weiss Berrigan. Survived by beloved wife Honorable Helen Ginger Roberts Berrigan, children Joseph III (Joey), Kathleen (Kathy), Laura (Maclean), Michael, and Melanie. Sister, Bernice. Also, survived by nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren as well as cousins, in-laws, and numerous dear friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass in the Chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Metairie Cemetery. To view and sign the family guestbook please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from May 16 to May 20, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Berrigan

34 Entries

Judith Cohen

May 10, 2024

Remembering his big smile & laugh & enormously good nature. Rest in peace.

Judith Cohen

May 10, 2019

All too soon it has now has been two years since Joe's death. As people often say remembering him now brings a smile and laughter at good memories. May he rest in peace,

Judith Cohen

May 15, 2018

So soon it has been a year since Joe's death. Hard to believe is a cliche but true. It would be so wonderful to have him with us still at family parties and restaurant get-togethers. To see his big smile and laughter & a toast to all. Wish too he was still with Ginger as they were before 2014 traveling the world and so in love with each other. May he rest in peace.

Judith Roberts Cohen 5/15/18

Jack

November 22, 2017

My condolences to Ginger and the entire Berrigan family and friends. Joe was a man's man and a mentor to me. A fierce competitor. So sorry to learn of his passing.

Kathy Careddu

June 4, 2017

Joe was the best brother-in-law one could have and the best husband for Ginger! She is struggling with is loss. I feel a big, empty place in my heart when I think of all the wonderful times we had together with my husband John. Dinners out, holiday dinners with all the Berrigan families and many great times in New York with Ginger and my parents.
I am remembering him making me a delicious martini in one of the two antique cobalt blue glasses. Joey, did I describe them correctly?
I send my deep condolences to Joe's children and grandchildren and great grandchildren who I saw at the funeral. That felt good.
Kathy Careddu

Pam Norman

May 21, 2017

Joe was my favorite brother-in-law. He was a big man with a big heart & an all encompassing joie de vivre. He loved life & he lived it to the utmost. And he loved Ginger.

And of course there was golf. Iwill never forget when he & my brother David took my daughter's bridegroom out to the course on the day before the wedding for a game & tutelage on marriage & the art of being a good husband. Judging by the hilarity that accompanied their return, I think there must have been a bit of the grape along with them too!. How I would have loved to have been a mouse in one of their pockets!

Bless you Joe! You are one of a kind.

May 21, 2017

Dear Ginger, You may not remember me, but I remember you and Joe warmly from back in the days with my WAND organization, and offer my deepest sympathy and prayers in your loss. Sincerely and with love, Jane Christopher

May 21, 2017

My condolences to Joe's family and friends. I met Joe after he and my sister Ginger got married so many years ago. It was a joy to see them together as they so obviously cared so much for each other. It goes beyond words to describe what a wonderful person Joe was. What stands out to me was how much he cared about other people and what a pleasure it was to be with him. He had such a wonderful sense of humor! I remember well the last time I saw Joe - at a restaurant in NY where Joe, Ginger & family met for breakfast. We had a great time as usual talking about family & laughing. I can still see Joe raising his glass with his laugh and big smile large as life. Rest in peace.
Judith Roberts Cohen

May 21, 2017

Ginger,

I am so sorry for your loss. Joe was a great mentor to me and I always appreciated everything he ever did or shared with me. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Michael Lawrence

May 20, 2017

Ginger, I didn't know Joe but am saddened by this news & thus send you my love!
Peck Hayne

Regina Matthews

May 20, 2017

Dear Ginger,
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Joe through his good works and principled stands and love for you. May he rest now. Wishing you God's peace.

Donnie m.

May 20, 2017

Thank you Joe. You were a great positive influence on me 70 years ago. God Bless.

Judith Wenger

May 20, 2017

Dear Ginger:

I am deeply saddened to hear of Joe's death. He was smart, kind, generous, and hilarious. And everyone knew he was madly in love with you from your first date on!

I will treasure the times we spent together, dinners and pool parties at your home.

I am so sorry I cannot attend the service, as I am out of the country.

Rest in peace, Hamburger Joe...

Love,
Judith

Martha Brewer

May 19, 2017

Joe was a great guy--delightful to me. But I most remember him as someone who was way ahead of his time and embraced many marginalized people and groups. A white guy who deserves to be remembered as an icon of the Civil Rights movement. Rest In Peace Joe, you deserve it and we will not forget.

Lee

May 19, 2017

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. May the God of comfort bring peace and joyful memories during this time of grief.

May 19, 2017

Sorry for your lost may the God of all comfort comforts all the family at this difficult time. Phillipians 4:6

Beau Mire

May 19, 2017

Dear Laura, Kathy and Joe, I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. He was a very great man and he was always very nice to me. I hope you will find peace in the thought of him living a full and accomplished life and that he is now in a better place. My condolences to you all and to your mother,Beau Mire

May 19, 2017

So sorry for your lost may the God of all comfort comforts all the family at this difficult time. Phillipians 4:6

Steve Waldo

May 19, 2017

saying a prayer for you and yours, Joe.

Claire Olsen

May 18, 2017

I'm praying for you, Joe. Please pray for me. Love you with all my heart. Dee Dee

May 18, 2017

Ginger,
You and Joe have been our friends and supporters for years. You were a wonderful couple. Joe's death is a great loss for the community. He will be missed.
PFLAG New Orleans

May 18, 2017

Dear Ginger,
Our sympathy to you and your family. I want you to know that I have to smile when I think of Joe...every time we saw the two of you, he would bestow on us a bear hug and a big kiss, oblivious to (or more probably, enjoying) the occasional discomfort of those near by. His life was a gift to all who knew him, and we will treasure his memory. Rich Sacher and Kevin Joyce

May 18, 2017

One of the greats, will miss him.

Larry Best

May 18, 2017

Our thoughts are with you Ginger as are our hopes for your healing and the future. Larry Best and Kory Chatelain

May 17, 2017

joe,
A great brother-inlaw and a great friend. What good times we had. Downtown at the jazz clubs. Dinner at the country club. Golf in New Orleans, in New Hampshire, in Connecticut. Our last 18 at the Audubon public course in NO. We didn't score great but it was fun. Loved our afternoon time in the pool, martinis and scotch in hand. We watched a lot of golf and tennis in the Hamilton Ave living room.

Joe, you will be terribly missed. By me, by everyone !!
David Roberts
Meriden New Hampshire

May 17, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11

Lillie Eyrich

May 17, 2017

My condolences to Ginger and the rest of Joe's family. Joe was a great person. I will remember his wonderful laughter and beautiful smile.

May 17, 2017

My condolences to the Berrigan family, my family (Eagan's) were neighbors(West End) to you for many years...Mr. Berrigan was such a lovely man. Lynne Eagan

Rhonda Herkes

May 17, 2017

Mel and Family,
We are so saddened to hear of your loss.

May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.

DEATH LEAVES A HEARTACHE NO ONE CAN HEAL,
LOVE LEAVES A MEMORY NO ONE CAN STEAL

You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Mike, Rhonda and Jennifer

Darleen Jacobs

May 17, 2017

I will always remember Joe as a friend and very worthy adversary. He never voiced an unkind word to anyone. May God bless and keep him and provide comfort to his devoted wife, Ginger.

Darleen M. Jacobs

May 17, 2017

My deepest condolences to the family.
May the God of love, console your
grieving heart during the loss of
your dear beloved one.
During the challenging days ahead,
may the God of tender mercies,
give you the strength to endure.
My sincere and heartfelt prayers
are with you.
(Psalms 121)

Anonymous

May 17, 2017

..Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there; I did not die.

- From a poem by Mary Elizabeth Frye

I am so deeply sorry for your loss
And my thoughts are with you

David Stechmann

May 17, 2017

Dear Judge Berrigan,

I want to extend my heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the passing of Mr. Joe.

There is no doubt that his passing will be a great loss to all who knew him.

I'm keeping you and all of your family in my thoughts and prayers.

With Deepest Sympathy,
David Stechmann

Steve

May 17, 2017

My deepest sympathy to the Berrigan family for your loss. May you find comfort in the God of all comfort because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:6,7

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