HUDSON FALLS – John F. Hogan, Sr., 74, of Hudson Falls, passed away peacefully with his family at his side, on Saturday, July 18, 2020.
Born October 4, 1945 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late John and Faustina (Hurd) Hogan.
He was a graduate of the class of 1963 Hudson Falls High School and then proudly served with the United States Navy and saw action in the Vietnam Conflict.
On April 19, 1969, John married Kathleen Tetro at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Barrytown, NY
John retired after 30 years from Finch Pruyn in Glens Falls and then worked 15 years at Waste Management.
Active in the community, John served with the Kingsbury Volunteer Hose Company as a fire fighter in various positions and continued his service as fire police. John was well known for his “Probie Hooch”. He also was a past captain of the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, Inc.
His enjoyments included hunting, fishing in Trout Lake at his camp and operating his ham radio. Johns greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Kathleen “Kathy” Hogan of Hudson Falls; his children, Sue Hogan and her companion, Tom Willard of Abilene, TX, John Hogan, Jr. and his wife, Jennifer of Greenwich, Stefanie Hogan and her companion, Terry Ash of Hudson Falls; his loving grandchildren, Chris, Justin, John III, Lucia, Jenna, Haleigh, Skyler, Gage, Elivia, Jakob and Riley; his two great grandchildren, Donte and Cayde; his sister, Anne Hogan of Whitehall, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call Thursday, July 23, 2020, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Kingsbury Volunteer Hose Company, 3715 Burgoyne Ave., in Hudson Falls. Due to the current pandemic, all who attend must practice social distancing and wear a mask.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of John may be made to the Kingsbury Volunteer Hose Company, 3715 Burgoyne Ave., Hudson Falls, NY 12839, Fort Edward Rescue Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 226, Fort Edward, New York 12828, or a charity of one’s choice.
John’s family would like to thank the staff of High Peaks Hospice and the C.R. Wood Cancer Center for their love and support during his illness.
You have been my brotherinlaw for over 50years. You were such a character. But you raised 3 beautiful children and you adored your grandchildren and great grandchildren. You were a loving husband where my sister didn’t want for anything.you were liked by many and have a lot of freinds.R.I.P.my brother in law.
John and Hogan family, my deepest condolences for your loss. May god give you strength during this difficult time.
I’m so very sorry for your loss Kathy and family.God be with you at this difficult time.You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am still in shock of the passing of my brother-in-law! What a funny, crazy, and passionate man he was. He loved his wife, his children and grandchildren with that passion and everyone knew he would protect them forever.
I will always remember him in our family band…playing the bass guitar and dancing with a huge smile on his face. Considering he was a big man…he could move!!
You will be missed!
Big hugs to my sister Kathy and all of the family!
I will always remember John’s never ending polish jokes rest easy big John Kathy my heart knows your pain love to you and the family Chrys
Deepest condolences to Kathy and family. It’s been a very long time but I have fond memories of you guys and our days at the firehouse. Sending prayers during this difficult time.
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS KATHY. IT DOES FEEL LIKE YOU LOST SOMETHING……………….
Dad , I love and miss you soooo very much!! You are and always will be my hero . You are always on my mind and will forever live on in my heart.