Ed Kavanaugh

Edward Kavanaugh, age 66, passed away peacefully October 27th, 2016 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge. Ed battled cancer for years before yielding. Originally from New Orleans, Ed relocated to Prairieville after Hurricane Katrina. A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, Ed was an educator his entire career beginning as a wrestling coach at Holy Cross in New Orleans and finishing as the principal of St. Louis King of France in Baton Rouge. Ed impacted countless students and athletes, drawing on his own experience as a wrestling State Champion and graduate of Louisiana State University who went on to get his Master's degree and never stopped learning. There was no greater beneficiary of his unconditional love, kindness, wisdom and support than his family.

Ed is survived by the love of his life, Dianne, who stood by him in marriage for 43 years, his two children, Kelly and Kevin, his son-in-law Paul Angrisano and daughter-in-law Casey Kavanaugh. Ed is also survived by his grandchildren Aidan, Evan, Paul and Quinn, as well as his brother and sister, Patrick Kavanaugh and Edwina Kavanaugh.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward J. Kavanaugh and Frances Kelley, and his sister, Georgianna Kavanaugh.

Visitation will be held at Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral Home in Baton Rouge Saturday, November 5th from 11 a.m. until Catholic Mass at 2 p.m. Burial will follow.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in memory of Andre' Colletti (tribute number 31101869).

Family and friends may sign the online guest book or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.

Visitation

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Saturday, November 5, 2016
11:00am - 2:00pm

Service

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Saturday, November 5, 2016
2:00 pm

Cemetery

Resthaven Gardens of Memory
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816