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John Kerrigan Obituary
Johnny attended Holy Name of Jesus School through the 2nd grade when his family moved to their home in Pass Christian, MS. He attended St. Stanislaus in Bay St. Louis through high school. He matriculated at Tulane University, graduating in 1953 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. While at Tulane he was a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity.
His first job out of college was with Raymond Concrete Pile Company, supervising projects around the Southeast. Following jobs were with R. P. Farnsworth & Co and Farnsworth Construction and also his own construction company: Kerrigan Construction Company. Lastly he worked with T. L. James/Angelo Iafrate Construction as Chief Estimator, retiring after more than 25 years with the company. He continued to consult on projects for some years after his retirement.
Growing up in Pass Christian, where he spent much of his time around boats, he became an avid sailor. Sailing remained his passion throughout his adult life. Weekends would find him at Southern Yacht Club or racing in a regatta along the Gulf Coast. In later years, his weekends were spent at his home in Pass Christian and visiting with sailing buddies at the Pass Christian Yacht Club.
He was a member of the Southern Yacht Club and the Pass Christian Yacht Club as well as several carnival organizations.
He is survived by his sister, Elizabeth (Lise) Kerrigan Lorber; his children, Colleen Haydée Kerrigan, Mary Elizabeth Kerrigan Dennard (Eddie), John Esmond Kerrigan, III (Monique) and Caroline Kerrigan Lerch; and his grandchildren John Esmond Kerrigan IV, Charles Frederick Kerrigan, Haydée Caroline Dennard, Zelia Colleen Mathilde Lerch and Felix Quinten Lerch as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
There will be a Funeral Mass at Holy Family Catholic Church, 22342 Evangeline Rd. at Menge Avenue in Pass Christian, MS on Wednesday, October 24 at 11:00 am, preceded by visitation beginning at 10:00 am and with burial to follow at Live Oak Cemetery in Pass Christian. A Celebration of Life reception will immediately follow at the Pass Christian Yacht Club.
The family greatly appreciates the doctors, nurses and staff at Ochsner-Baptist Hospital, Our Lady of Wisdom and Notre Dame Hospice for their time, advice and the kindness they paid to Johnny while he was in their care.
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Rodney James
January 3, 2019
I had the pleasure and honor of working with Mr. Kerrigan in his last ten years with T.L. James / Angelo Iafrate/ James Construction. He was great person and boss. I will always cherish those days sitting with him and Mr. Al Kachler and discussing the issues of the day. Thank you, Sir!
mary anne marquez
October 24, 2018
sorry to hear of his passing. he was a very nice person
October 19, 2018
With deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. May it comfort you to know that John will return to the days of his youthful vigor as promised in Job 33:25.
October 18, 2018
Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
Scott Detweiler
October 17, 2018
So sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that I will keep him and your family in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all.
T Hines
October 16, 2018
Please accept my sincere condolences, May the love of family and friends comfort you through your grief and days ahead, let loving memories of John warm your heart Isaiah 61:1,2 "God binds up the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourn."
October 16, 2018
May you take comfort in the fact that god will make you firm and he will make you strong in your time of sorrow
Annie Harmon
October 16, 2018
I thought about Mr. Kerrigan just the other day. I was so intimidated by him when I worked in the Heavy Construction Division at T. J. James in St. Rose. Then I really got to know him and realized he was a softy with a ready smile and a great sense of humor.
My thoughts and prayers will be with you all in this time of great loss. I love the picture in this obit. God bless you all.
Cathy Laughlin Zito
October 16, 2018
Your Dad always had a smile. I have such fond memories of him sailing with my Mom and Dad every Sunday and then coming over that night for dinner.They always had such a great time together.
October 15, 2018
Extending our heartfelt condolences to the family for your great loss. Many others share your grief and are praying for the God of all comfort to support each of you during this difficult time.
M. H.
October 15, 2018
Dear Kerrigan Family and friends:
I am sincerely sorry for the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort in knowing that God keeps those who pass away in His memory - because they are precious in His eyes.
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