Queensbury – Robert Hogan, 87, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024, at The Wesley Community in Saratoga Springs, NY, following a brief illness.
Born February 7, 1937, in Fort Edward, NY, he was the son of the late John J. and Catherine (Cruickshank) Hogan. Raised on Hogan’s Dairy Farm in Hudson Falls, he was lucky #12 of a baker’s dozen. Bobby was the youngest of eight consecutive boys and had the privilege of not only being raised by a mother, but also three older, strong-willed, and ‘opinionated’ sisters. The youngest of the Hogan’s Dairy boys, Bob learned the value of hard work at a young age, as well as the advantages of being the ‘baby’.
Bob graduated from Hudson Falls High School in 1954 where he was affectionately known as ‘the kid from the creek,’ and demonstrated his leadership skills early as the president of the student council. Frustrated with Bob’s college selection, a local priest drove him to Villanova University for same-day admission, which resulted in a degree in mechanical engineering. He earned excellent grades while at Villanova by his hard work in the classroom, or possibly by putting his farm muscles to work cutting firewood on the weekends for his professors.
Upon graduation, Bob began work at Philadelphia Gas & Electric. He started his illustrious career with International Paper in Corinth, NY in 1963. After a long and loyal career filled with multiple relocations across the Northeast and ending in Lewisburg, PA in 1997, Bob and Colleen returned ‘home’ to Queensbury to be close to extended family, as well as their friends. Never one to sit still or actually ‘retire,’ Bob devoted years of service to the Kiwanis Club of Glens Falls, and was recognized as Kiwanian of the Year in 1999.
After his beloved Colleen passed away in 1999, Bob continued to take pride in hosting his children and grandchildren for the holidays with hand-sewn stockings for each grandchild adorning the mantle, homemade pies and coffee cake, lottery tickets for all, and late-night poker games, patiently teaching his grandchildren how to play. In addition to his impressive baking skills, he was very adept at repairing things and remodeling the several homes in which he and his family lived. Bob was able to utilize his talents to help others and to pass along those skills to his children.
In addition to his parents and in-laws, Bob was predeceased by his loving wife, Colleen (O’Neil) Hogan on March 4, 1999, and his siblings, Dalton, Catherine, Christian, Mary Jean, Frank, James (Jim), John (Jack), Richard (Dick), Leonard, Maxwell Patrick (Pat), and Judith.
Bob is survived by his daughter Christine (Bob) LeMoine of Rochester, NY; son Stephen (Karen) Hogan of Wilmington, DE; son Bruce (Mary) Hogan of Turner, ME; son Joseph (Julie) Hogan of Herndon, VA; and daughter Megan (Andy) Lustig of Great Falls, VA. He is also survived by many grandchildren: Brian, Rachel, and Patrick LeMoine; Katy and Steven Hogan; Brianna (Sam) Hogan Medvene, Kaila, Jenna, and Colin Hogan; Luke, Haley, and Faith Lustig; as well as his brother Roger Hogan of Hudson Falls; sister-in laws Betty Hogan of Hudson Falls, Joan Hogan of Auburn, NY, Eloise O’Neil of Queensbury; brother-in-law Jim Kane of Fort Edward; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends, including his friend Myrna Tabor.
The family is extremely grateful for the wonderful nurses, doctors, aides, and therapists who took excellent care of Bob at Glens Falls Hospital 2nd floor, The Wesley Community Hathorn 2, and St. Peter’s Hospice. They also extend their deepest appreciation to their extended family and friends for all the love, kindness, and care given to their father over these past few months.
Throughout his life, Bob was a devout Catholic and faithful parishioner at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Glens Falls, where he and Colleen were married. Bob was an avid supporter of Saint Mary’s-St. Alphonsus Regional Catholic School in Glens Falls, NY. Memorial donations, in Bob’s name, may be made to the school located at 10-12 Church St., Glens Falls, NY 12801.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, August 23rd, from 4:00pm – 7:00pm at Carleton Funeral Home, 68 Main St., Hudson Falls, NY.
The funeral will take place on Saturday, August 24th, at 10:00am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 62 Warren St., Glens Falls.
The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in South Glens Falls.
Dear Hogan Family,
Bob was a great Kiwanis Member. He has been and will be continually missed at Kiwanis Functions over the past two or three years. His smile and more importantly work ethic was contagious. His willingness and ability to tackle any problem helped in many ways.
Our condolences from the Kiwanis Club of Glens Falls.
Jerrod Ogden
President Elect
What an amazing man! We will never forget his fabulous smile and how much love and pride he had for his beautiful family. He was so thoughtful and certainly enjoyed life! He will be greatly missed. Our sincere condolences.
Sorry for Bobby’s passing. He and his family are in my prayers.