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Robert Kerrigan Obituary

Robert Warren Kerrigan passed away on Monday, March 30th, at the age of 87 at the VA Hospital in New Orleans with his wife, Hope Havens Kerrigan at his side. He died from complications from the Covid-19 virus. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Warren Kerrigan and Shirley Blythe Kerrigan of San Francisco, California. Survivors include his wife, Hope Havens Kerrigan, four children from his first wife, Noreen Malone Kerrigan of County Mayo, Ireland; namely Michael Malone Kerrigan (Brook), Kelly Anne O'Connor (Thomas), Frank Warren Kerrigan II (Amanda), and Matthew Malone Kerrigan (Pamela). He was a loving grandparent to six grandchildren who affectionately called him Paw Paw; Bailey Malone Pinot (Chad), Conor Matthew Kerrigan, Seamus Michael O'Connor, Mallory Malone Kerrigan, Ethan Matthew Kerrigan and Amelia Clifton Kerrigan. He was fortunate to see the birth of two great grandsons, Knox Malone Pinot and Harlen Matthew. He is also survived by three step children; Debbie, Randi, and Cindi Havens and six step-grandchildren. Additionally, he is survived by his sister, Lynn McCarthy and her children, Patrick McCarthy and Kerrigan McCarthy and half-brother Greg Rose (Linda). He was adored by his family and friends alike.Bob was born a fifth-generation San Franciscan in 1932. He graduated from St. Ignatius High School and went on to study at the University of the Pacific. He was drafted into the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and served until 1955. In 1966, he started a new company and life in New Orleans, the town that truly embodies his heart and soul. He loved his New Orleans Saints, even in the paper bag era. He had a warmth about him that transcended through his radiant smile and he truly never met a stranger. His sense of humor and wit were infectious and his family is glad to say that it stayed with him until his final breaths. Sadly, given today's circumstances, we are unable to give him a proper Irish burial. When normalcy returns, we will have a memorial to celebrate his vividly creative life and memory. Slainte!

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Apr. 9 to Apr. 10, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Kerrigan

15 Entries

Diane Dupree

April 3, 2023

Prayers for the soul of Robert Kerrigan. It is greatly missed by all. Now Bob and Harold are in heaven together having fun. Prayers for him and hope and all of his family. Love you all.

Bernadette Mignone

July 22, 2020

I just learned of Bob's passing today. We met online many years ago and remained friends over the years. He was one in a million and always made me smile. Heaven truly has another angel.

Walt W

May 26, 2020

I loved Bob. His smile and infectious wit will stay with me forever. The world is a lesser place without him.

Shawn O'Brien

April 16, 2020

What an awesome guy he sounds like. So sorry I didn't know him. Thinking about you and your family at this sad sad time with lots of love.

Harold and Diane Dupree

April 13, 2020

Bob was in a partnership with Harold Dupree
for 35 years until Bob retired 1997. It was a great
Partnership and he was loved by all members of the Dupree family and we were very sad when he retired. We know all of his beautiful children very well and were fortunate to see them become the wonderful people they are. Love to all

April 12, 2020

Bob and I were great friends starting at Oakland JC in 1956. We hung out together, we studied together and laughed and cried together. I always tried to convince Bob he should be a radio talk show host because he had such a gift. We haven't seen each other much over the past many years but we were always in touch. Rest in peace my friend. We'll be together again. To you Hope and the rest of your collective families, I'm so sorry for your great loss and I will keep Bob and all of you in my prayers. Jerry Klein

Walt & BJ Molawka

April 12, 2020

Bob was a special friend for over 40 years. A unique personality. Always upbeat, humorous, generous, kind. He will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Hope and his family. RIP Bobby the K.
---Walt & BJ Molawka

Mary

April 11, 2020

God bless Robert! May you rest in peace in the arms of God . My most sincere condolences to the entire Kerrigan family.

Kent Litton

April 11, 2020

It's true. I felt like I was Bob's best friend the very first time we met.

Darlene Jennings

April 10, 2020

This man will be missed. Proud to have been his friend.

Sohail zaiter

April 10, 2020

Bob will be greatly missed

James

April 10, 2020

Bob has been a close family friend since 1960 when we were neighbors on Linwood Dr. in San Jose California. He was funny and always positive. Bob has a great family that we are still friends with to this day some 60 years later ! The Kerrigans and Vangeloss families will always be linked through our friendship with Bob . We will always and forever miss and love Bob may he Rest In Peace.

Paula Ogden

April 10, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ingrid Berger

April 10, 2020

I loved Bob! He was one of the funniest men I knew. Every tine I saw him he cracked me up. My deepest sympathy to Hope, Cindi and the rest of his family. Hope you were very lucky. I admired yours and Bobs relationship. It was beautiful and very loving. Rest well Bob. You will definitely be missed.

Mike Hauser

April 9, 2020

Bob was a one of a kind special person. If you spent an evening with Bob and Hope, it was always a great time. Ill always remember Bob smiling and toasting with his oversized martini glass. It matched his oversized personality! Rest In Peace Bob. You were loved.

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