Robert Hogan

Robert J. Hogan 71 of Rotterdam passed away peacefully Tuesday morning January 18, 2005 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Troy on September 4, 1933 he was the son of the late Frank Hogan and Jane (Barbeau) Burns. Bob was a graduate of Troy Schools and from the former N.Y. S. Teachers College in Albany. A Navy veteran of the Korean War he retired from the Department of Motor Vehicles after many years of service, once attaining the position of Deputy Commissioner. Robert was an avid Boston Red Sox and Notre Dame fan. He leaves behind his wife of 50 years Joan (Holian) Hogan, three children; Carol J. Smith (Bruce) of E. Berne, Sean M. Hogan (Robyn August) of Ballston Spa and Christopher Andrew Hogan(Rosemarie) of Rotterdam, five grandchildren; Jacob Rice, Rachel Rice, Matthew Hogan, Gabrielle Hogan and Melissa Willis , three great grandchildren Hailey, Devon and Sean, his nephews; Terry Hogan, Patrick and Dennis Mitchell, a sister-in-law Ellen (Holian) Mitchell, his cousins Tom Bell, Pat Shapiro, Jane Richmond, Irene Lettrick, Betty Le Barron and Noella Peters and his special pet companion Conan. Bob was also predeceased by his brother Frank Hogan Jr., his brother-in-laws Joseph Mitchell, William Holian and Austin Holian, and his nephew Timothy Mitchell. A memorial service will be held Friday evening January 21, 2005 at 5 pm at Bond Funeral Home, Broadway & Guilderland Ave, Schenectady, N.Y. with a visitation being held at the funeral home from 3 to 5 pm prior to the service. A continued memorial celebration of Bob's life, which relatives and friends are invited will be held from 6 to 9 pm at Michael's Banquet House, Route 9, Latham, N.Y. following the memorial service. Internment with military honors in Saratoga National Cemetery. Contributions may be made in His memory to Community Hospice, 1411 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12309.aughter of the late Jacob and Louisa VanValkenburgh and the wife for 45 years to the late Charles Tourtellot. A homemaker she was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution,the early Dutch Settlers of America, the Schenectady Historical Society and Union Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her son Ronald H. King and wife Marlene of Rotterdam and two grandchildren; Rev Jeffrey King of Southwick, MA and Janice Bahr of Bronxville, NY and 6 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. Spring internment in Viewland cemetery. Contribution in Marion's memory may be made to Christ Lutheran Church, PO Box 1107, Southwick, MA 01077. Arrangements are by Bond Funeral Home, Schenectady, NY