Conrad J. Karrigan, Jr., was called to heaven on November 16, 2020. He was born in New Orleans on February 5, 1935 and became a lifelong resident of Old Jefferson. He was a devout Catholic, loving husband, beloved father and grandfather. Preceded in death by his adoring wife, Edlee Gresse Karrigan, to whom he was married to for 64 years. His parents, Conrad J. Karrigan, Sr., and Gladys M. Johns and his siblings, Gladys K. Huhner and Amelie K. Sykes, also precede him in death. He leaves behind 4 adoring and loving children: Kevin Karrigan (Holly), Keith Karrigan (Sharon), Kristine Trahan (Ben), and Kristopher Karrigan (Amy). Proud Gramps of 9 grandchildren: Hayley, Adam, Madison, McKenna, and Mason Karrigan, Sara, Brennan, and Adelyn Trahan, and Darren Bye.
CJ was a member of the first graduating class of De LaSalle High School in 1953. He was in the U.S. Naval Reserve for 8 years; American Legion Post 397. He was P.G. Knight of Charles Carol #2926, and current member of Blessed Seelos- K.C. #2878; 4th Degree Assembly Bishop-Greco #2093. He was a parishioner of St. Agnes Church, where he was, in past years, a commentator, choir member, and usher, as well as an extraordinary minister at St. Agnes, Ochsner Hospital, and Manresa retreat house. He was active with St. Vincent De Paul Society.
He was employed with Woodward-Wight, Folgers Coffee Co., B.F. Goodrich, Tire Town Team Metairie and New Orleans.
He will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to know him.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend an evening visitation on Friday, November 27, 2020 from 5PM until 8 PM at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie, LA, visitation will resume on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 9:30 AM at St. Agnes Church in Jefferson, LA. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM, burial to follow at Lake Lawn Park. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Agnes church or St. Agnes’ Vincent de Paul at 3310 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson, LA 70124. To share condolences and memories with the family please visit www.LeitzEaganfuneralhome.com.
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