Roger Pierce Kavanagh III

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Roger Kavanagh Obituary

KAVANAGH Roger Pierce Kavanagh III, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2007, at the age of 54 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Danielle Haynes Kavanagh, father of Zachary Pierce Kavanagh, Dylan Michael Kavanagh and Sophie Jeanette Kavanagh, brother of Basil John Kavanagh, son of the late Roger P. Kavanagh Jr. and Jeanette Rusovich Kavanagh. Mr. Kavanagh was a Cum Laude graduate of Princeton University in 1975. In 1990 he founded Intermarine in New Orleans, Louisiana, one of New Orleans largest privately held companies. He additionally functioned as Intermarine's President and CEO. He was past President of Transoceanic Shipping Company and Gulfship Marine. In 1996 Mr. Kavanagh was awarded the Entrepreneur of the Year Award by Ernst and Young. In October, 2006, the Journal of Commerce awarded Mr. Kavanagh its Lifetime Achievement Award for distinguished service in the shipping industry. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at St. Patrick's Church, 724 Camp St., NOLA on Saturday, February 3rd, 2007 from 12:00NOON 2:00PM. A Funeral Mass will begin at 2:00PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the charity of your choice or to The Kavanagh Family Foundation, 1250 Poydras Street, Suite 400, New Orleans, LA 70113-1812.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Feb. 1 to Feb. 3, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Roger Kavanagh

10 Entries

Helena Holm

February 8, 2007

Dear Danielle,Zach,Dylan and Sophie. I´m so very sorry to hear about Roger passing away. I have so many good memories from my year staying with you guys. I´m so glad I got to know Roger, he was a very kind person. It´s a difficult time for all of you, and my thoughts are with you.

Stafford White

February 6, 2007

John,
I am saddened with the news of Roger's passing. I've only seen him twice since out tennis and basketball days at St Pius X. He was a warm and very focused young man at that early age. I pray for you and your family as well as Roger's family. I am proud to have been a childhood friend of Roger.
Stafford White

Debbie Barcus - Flowers

February 5, 2007

Danielle, I hope you remember me. I was Roger's secretary at Dock Express. I want you to know that my memories of Roger are that of a very kind man. I remember how patient he tried to be with me when I "messed up". He was never harsh or rude. I recall him being such a focused individual and hard at work. It saddens me that I never knew him beyond Dock Express. I can only appreciate the person he became based on what others have said about him.

I remember when he met you, he was crazy about you.

Well, take care Danielle.

Debbie Barcus-Flowers

Pia Holm

February 4, 2007

Dear Danielle, Zach, Dylan and Sophie! So sorry to hear about your loss, I'm so glad I got to know Roger while I lived in New Orleans. He was such a friendly man and I always felt so welcome in your home by him and all of you. You are are in my thoughts. Take care Pia ( Tanjas friend from the Faroe Islands)

Beth Utterback

February 3, 2007

Dear Danielle,
I was so very sorry to hear about Roger. Please know I am thinking of you and your family at this very sad time.

Pam Kellar Rolfe

February 3, 2007

Dear John,
I remember Roger from our St. Pius days with fondness. I saw him once again in my lifetime in Greesnboro circa 1980. His accomplishments sound impressive and I extend my gentle thoughts to all his family. Good memories keep him with us always.
With sympathy

Pete & Paula McCoy

February 1, 2007

John,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Nancy Elkins Abrams

February 1, 2007

I'm so sorry to hear of Roger's death. I knew him many years ago as a classmate at St. Pius X Elementary school and last saw him in the 70's. My memories of him are that he was smart, kind and just about the best looking 12 year old guy in the school. I know he will be terribly missed by all.

Philippe White

February 1, 2007

John & Family:
We are sorry about Roger's passing away. I remember form grade school how enterprising he was and am in awe of how much he accomplished in his lifetime. Roger and his and your famalies will be in our prayers and in our fond memories for ever.

Robert Costello

February 1, 2007

John, I extend my sincerest condolences. Some of my fondest childhood memories were spent with you and Roger. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

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