Joseph Paul Tegart

Joseph P. Tegart, 79, of New Albany passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025 at the Villages at Historic Silvercrest. Joe was born June 7, 1946, the second oldest of the eleven Tegart kids, the start of a life focused on family and fun.

He had a long career in logistics and transportation, most recently as the owner of the Port of Louisville, formerly at American Commercial Barge Lines.

He was a proud graduate of Holy Trinity School, St. Xavier High School, and Indiana University Bloomington, where he was a member of the Rugby Club. As a tried and true Hoosier fan, he was never daunted.

He lived a big life: he was a dishwasher at the legendary Folies Bergere at The Tropicana Hotel Las Vegas, he threw beads in a Mardi Gras parade krewe, he hiked the Grand Canyon rim to rim. He was a world traveler who never changed his watch from what he called “New Albany standard time.”

He was a lifelong Catholic and Democrat.

He was a lot of people’s favorite person.

He is survived by daughter, Caitlin Bitzegaio (Eric); son, Trent C. Apple (Lindsy Serrano); grandson, Lachlan C. Apple; brothers Robert (Elisa), William, and James Tegart; sisters Barbara Warman, Toni Broderick, and Cathy Tegart (Robin) as well as many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and outlaws. And so many friends. He is preceded in death by his wife Dr. Doris A. Tegart, his parents Judge Paul J. Tegart and Marie Dixon Tegart, siblings Patricia Brunni, Margaret Deatrick, John and Edward Tegart.

Donations can be made to Mike B’s Community Christmas Breakfast at 809 East Main St, New Albany, IN, 47150 in his honor.

Memorial Visitation will be 12 pm ~ 8 pm Monday, November 24 and after 9 am Tuesday at Kraft Funeral Service, 708 E. Spring Street, New Albany, Indiana. His Funeral Service will be 11 am Tuesday in the Kraft Spring Street Chapel.