Richard Thomas Regan

Richard Thomas Regan passed away peacefully at his home on January 8th, 2022, at the age of 82, surrounded by his loving family following a brief battle with metastatic cancer. He was born on October 24, 1939, in New Orleans, LA and resided in Lakeview and Metairie.

He was the son of the late Richard Anthony Regan and Lucille “Lucy” Thomas Regan. He is survived by his devoted wife of 55 wonderful years, Ruth Roche’ Regan, his children: Richard “Rick” Regan (Leslie), and Robin Regan; and grandchildren: Hunter Regan, Katherine Hartenstein (fiancé Thomas Boyer), Troy “Cole” Regan, Garrett Regan, Kaylee Tufaro and Kirsten Tufaro.

He graduated from Jesuit High School, with Honors Curriculum, in 1957; Tulane University, with a Business Administration degree, and Tulane Law School. While at Tulane, he was the founder and first president of Tulane Conservative Club (Young Americans for Freedom) and published the Liberator magazine. He also served in the Louisiana National Guard for 8 years.

Richard practiced law in Metairie for 42 years. He was appointed Notary Public for Jefferson Parish in 1967; admitted to the Court of Appeal Fifth Circuit in 1972; admitted to practice law by the United States Supreme Court in 1982; and received the Louisiana Bar Association 50-Year certificate. He served on the Board of Governors for Louisiana State Bar Association; was a member of the State House of Delegates for many years; and served as judge pro-temp for First Parish Court.

He was an avid reader of politics and United States history, and always enjoyed a good political debate. He loved flooding his friends with political emails – more than anyone cared to read.

As he began focusing on real estate law, he created the modern-day Bond for Deed. However, the most rewarding part of his practice was facilitating adoptions. He took great pride in bringing two lives together as a family and only wished he could have done more.

Richard was very compassionate and generous. He took especially good care of his widowed mother and aunts; was always quick to help friends and family in need; and was a regular supporter of New Orleans Mission.

Richard especially enjoyed many summers and weekends in Pass Christian, as well as many fun family camping trips. He travelled extensively with his wife and friends. His favorite memory was their 53rd anniversary trip to the Amalfi Coast of Italy with Eddie & Bernie Wolff.

Richard enjoyed attending Fellowship Bible Church and a weekly bible study with his Jesuit high school friends. He was always eager to share his faith of salvation-by-grace through Jesus Christ.

All are cordially invited to attend a memorial service at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124, on Thursday, January 13, 2022, with visitation from 10:00am – 12:00pm, and a service to follow.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to American Cancer Society or Fellowship Bible Church.

The family invites you to express your fond thoughts and condolences online at lakelawnmetairie.com.