John Hogan

Waterford — John “Jack” Hogan died peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, after a long illness.

He was born in New London on Jan. 19, 1928.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Virginia (Mengi) Hogan; his two daughters, Eileen Hogan and Sharon Hogan and her husband, Carlos Castells; his two sons, Timothy Hogan and Daniel Hogan and his wife, Diane; three grandchildren, one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his brother, William L. Hogan; and his sister, Eleanor Lavoie.

He enlisted in the Navy and served on the USS Spikefish. He was a member of the U.S. Submarine Veterans of World War II. He often credited the Navy for giving him experience and confidence, describing himself as a “high school dropout and a college graduate” with thanks to the GI Bill.

Jack graduated from Boston University with a degree in public relations in 1952. After being employed by General Dynamics, Dow and Combustion Engineering, he started his own business, Personal Search Associates, a recruiting firm. After 10 years he reinvented himself once again, and with his wife, opened Hogan Real Estate. He loved being in business. He often said, “It was like being on vacation full time”. In 1981, he realized one of his lifetime dreams, moving back to Waterford and building a waterfront home. He continued the real estate business into the 1990s until he officially retired.

Everyone who met Jack would always remember him. He loved people, entertaining with his music, sharing his life stories and listening to yours. He was a true “people person” in every sense of the term. He will be truly missed.

Funeral services will be held at a later date.

The Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home is assisting the family.