Charles
A.
Colligan
Obituary
Charles A. Colligan, 85, of Fort Wayne passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at home surrounded by family. Charlie was born November 8, 1935 in Fort Wayne, he was a son of the late Joseph and Marie Colligan. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus Counsel 451. Charlie graduated from Marmion Military Academy and the University of Notre Dame. He owned Colligan & Company Insurance Agency for 47 Years. Charlie earned the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter designation in 1963, was President of the Indiana Professional Insurance Agents Association 1982-1983, was past President and 55 year member of McMillan Park Lions Club, and received the Man of the Year Award from the Notre Dame Club of Fort Wayne – 1988. Charlie loved to play golf and tennis, as well as spending time at Coldwater Lake and Jupiter, FL with his family. Charlie is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Joan; children, Michael, Mary Jo (James), Kathryn (David), Charles Jr. (Beth); 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, with two on the way; siblings, Margaret, Frank, Jerry, and Stan. He was also preceded in death by son, Tom; siblings, Joan, Joe, Paul, Mary, and Mike. Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, December 5, 2020 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1502 E. Wallen Road, with calling one hour prior. Visitation will be also Friday, December 4, 2020, 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery. Face covering required and social distancing will be observed. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society or Heartland Health and Hospice.
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Dear Joan and family: Fond memories of our time together here in Jupiter. Charlie was one of the first people to put a tennis racquet in my hand and encourage me to take a lesson. Will never forget that. We know your loving family will be a big support at this time.
So sorry to hear of Charlie’s passing. Our deepest sympathies to Joan, Stan and the Colligan family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Dave and Cathy Loudenback
So sorry to hear of Charlie’s loss. My sympathies to his brother, Stan, and all the Colligan family.
Stan, so very sorry for the loss of your brother.