Clark Joseph Colgan

In his early twenties, Clark was a member of the Army National Guard. At the age of 29, he opened his business, Colgan Inc., which would later become Colgan Cabinets and Colgan Distributors. His businesses supplied the Greater New Orleans region for 35 years. He was viewed as a generous boss until the selling of his company in 2006.

In May of 1976, Clark started the first annual Colgan Open, a golf tournament for his friends and business associates. It was 2.5 days of golfing in Mississippi along with great food and drink. The Colgan Open continues today and is held annually during the first weekend of May.

While he lived in St. Charles Borromeo’s parish, Clark believed in spreading charity to all parishes. He frequently attended Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Immaculate Conception to name a few.

He is survived by his daughters, Kimberley Colgan Basile (Leo) and Courtney Colgan Messerly (Robert) and his siblings, Charles (Patsy), Larry, Kenny (Marianne) and Kathleen Veale (Dewey).

His legacy continues through his cherished grandchildren: Jay Trusheim, Jr. and his wife Christin, Joshua Trusheim, Dylan Torrance and his wife Heather Tran, Madison Torrance, Isaac Galaforo, Rebekah Galaforo, and Caroline Basile. Clark also delighted in the presence of his great-grandchildren: Grace, Jacob, Catherine, Thomas, and Luke Trusheim.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Irene (Terre) Lee Colgan, his parents, Mary Theresa Nunez Colgan and Edward Charles Colgan, Sr. and his sister, Marlene Joan Colgan.

May his memory bring comfort to those who knew and loved him. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the services on Monday, March 9, 2026, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 13396 River Rd. in Destrehan, LA. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 12:00 PM. Interment will follow in St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery.

Following the interment, a celebration of life will be held at Cypress Lakes Country Club.

Fond memories or condolences may be shared at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.