John R. Colgan

John R. Colgan, 87, of Port Deposit, MD, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 9, 2022. Born August 31,1935 in Queens, NY, he was the son of the late Edward and Catherine Nevins Colgan.

John is survived by sister, Marie Colgan Osborn (William); sisters-in-law, Catherine Lindner Glynn and Judy Lindner; son, Chris Colgan (Beth); daughter, Kimberley (Chookie) Colgan Feeney (Chris); grandchildren, Lindsay, Allison, Johnny, Maeve, and Duncan; and Goddaughter, Lori Martin Shiflett.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Lindner Colgan; brothers, Edward Colgan and Clem Colgan; sisters, Catherine Colgan Dougherty and Joan Colgan, sister-in-law, Mary Lou Fila Colgan; brothers-in-law, Pat Glynn and George Lindner; granddaughters, Margaret and Catherine Colgan Feeney; and grandson, Christopher John Feeney.

John grew up in Elmhurst, NY, where he met his loving wife of 56 years, Margaret Lindner. He worked in the welding supply industry, eventually becoming the vice president of INE USA, working alongside his dear friend, Guiseppe Frasson.

John was an accomplished artist, avid boater, historian, and devout Catholic. He was a kind, loving, and generous husband, father, grandfather, and teacher of the Catholic faith. He loved to travel, spend time with his grandchildren, and teach kindergarteners religious education at Good Shepherd Church.

A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Saturday, September 17, 2022, 11 AM, at the St. Agnes Catholic Church of Rising Sun, MD. Visitation for family and friends will be held Saturday, September 17, 2022, 10 AM until 11 AM, at the church prior to the Mass. Father Jay McKee of Good Shepherd Parish will officiate. Interment will be in West Nottingham Cemetery, Colora, MD.