Hogan, Joseph
Joseph Hogan, of Farmington, Connecticut passed away on February 29, 2024 in Franklin, Massachusetts. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 63 years, Mary Hogan, whom he met while they were both getting their Masters in Education at Boston College. After graduation, Mary and Joe married and moved to Farmington where they raised their three children. Joe is survived by his three children and their spouses (Bill and Jill Hogan, Judy Hogan and John Donovan, and Marybeth and Patrick Curran) and their eight grandchildren: Erin, Connor, Catherine, and Rebecca Hogan; Aidan and Corey Donovan; and Julia and Meghan Curran.
Joe was born in Boston, Massachusetts on July 22, 1935, the youngest of five children of William Hogan and Mary Crotty Hogan. Joe was very proud of his East Boston roots and his Boston accent. He was predeceased by his four siblings, Margaret Hogan, Mary Hogan, Cecelia Hogan Shore and William Hogan.
Joe spent his entire career as an educator – first as a teacher and then as an assistant principal and principal in the New Britain public schools. He finished his career as District Coordinator of Adult Education and Summer School in New Britain. Throughout his career, he was a teacher and mentor to many – not just his students but also his fellow teachers and administrators. Joe loved a good argument. He always had a strong opinion about everything, was never shy about sharing it when asked but also was a great listener who would make a connection with everyone no matter their background or position. He never forgot a name or a face.
Most important to Joe was his family and friends and his faith. He was a devoted husband and hands on father who was home for dinner every night even if he had to return to work. He would attend his children’s games and rounded up neighbor kids to go skating and tobogganing. He enjoyed tennis with family and friends, early morning sports games with colleagues, solo swims down Tyler Lake, socializing with Unionville friends, breakfasts with Goshenites, and coffee with the New Britain crew. His smile was never so bright as when he was with his grandchildren whether reading to them, building sand castles or swimming, playing with blocks or even doing art projects or having tea parties. He will be missed by all.
Joe was an active member of Saint Mary’s in Unionville. Funeral Mass at the Church of St. Mary Star of the Sea in Unionville will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. to be followed by a burial service at St. Mary Cemetery in Avon. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to American Brain Foundation or to the Church of St. Mary Star of the Sea. Arrangements are being handled by The Ahern Funeral Homes, Inc., www.ahernfuneralhome.com.