Joan V. Hogan

Hogan, Joan V. SCHENECTADY, N.Y. Joan V. Hogan, 73, of Schenectady and formerly of Palizini Drive, died Tuesday evening, October 23, 2007 at Ellis Hospital after a short illness. Born and educated in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth Holian. A home-maker and devoted wife and mother, Joan was the wife for 51 years of the late Robert J. Hogan who died in 2005. She was also predeceased by her brothers, William and Austin Holian; a nephew, Timothy Mitchell; and brother-in-law, Joseph Mitchell. Joan is survived by her children, Sean M. Hogan (Robyn August) of Ballston Spa, Carol J. Smith (Bruce) of East Berne and Christopher A. Hogan (Rose-marie) of Rotterdam; her sister, Ellen Mitchell of N.C.; her grandchildren, Jacob and Rachel Rice, Matthew and Gaberielle Hogan and Melissa Willis; great-grandchildren, Hailey, Devon and Sean; and nephews, Patrick and Dennis Mitchell. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 26 at 7 p.m. at Bond Funeral Home, Broadway and Guilderland Ave., Schenectady. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 5 to 7 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Interment next to her husband Robert in Saratoga National Cemetery.