Roger Pierce Kavanagh III ’75

Roger died Jan. 29, 2007, after a courageous yearlong battle with cancer.

A native of Greensboro, N.C., Roger graduated from Princeton cum laude in history. Upon graduation he almost immediately distinguished himself as a leader and entrepreneur in the ocean shipping industry, becoming president of Transoceanic Shipping Co. and Gulfship Marine. In New Orleans, his home of many years, he founded Intermarine in 1990, and it became America’s largest provider of specialized breakbulk project transportation, with offices in cities throughout the world.

Roger was known for innovative solutions in a traditional industry as well as for an emphasis on personal service. His leadership in business was complemented by personal charisma, charm, and intelligence, and a zest for life. His classmates remember him as a sparkling man and a superb friend.

Most of all, his life was graced by his adored wife, Danielle Haynes Kavanagh; sons Zachary and Dylan; and daughter Sophie. Their courage and love through Roger’s illness gave him enormous strength.

Son of the late Roger P. Kavanagh Jr. ’40, Roger also is survived by his brother, Basil. He will be greatly missed by family, friends, business associates, and his beloved city of New Orleans.