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Rev. Michael C. Hogan

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Leo M. Bean and Sons Funeral Home - Rochester

2771 Chili Avenue

Rochester, New York

Michael Hogan Obituary

Hogan,

Rev. Michael C.

Fairport/Lima: Thursday, September 8, 2011. Predeceased by his parents, Michael and Mary Hogan; brother, Bishop Joseph L. Hogan; sisters, Gertrude and husband Arthur Brooks and Phoebe Hogan; niece, Joan Lanphere and good friend, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. Survived by his sister, Mary Rose Hogan of Lima, NY; brother, Daniel Hogan of Penfield; nephews, John (Gayle) Brooks of Belmont, NY and Larry Lanphere of NC; grandnephews and nieces, John (Sue), James, Laurie and Susan; and many loving relatives and friends.

Fr. Michael Hogan will lie in state Wednesday 3-5 PM at St. John of Rochester Church, 8 Wickford Way, Fairport, NY 14450. Evening Prayer will begin at 7 PM at the church. Fr. Hogan will lie in state Thursday morning beginning at 9:30 AM with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM with Bishop Matthew H. Clark presiding. Interment, St. Rose Cemetery, Lima, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John of Rochester Church or to the Sisters of St. Joseph.

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle from Sep. 11 to Sep. 12, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Hogan

23 Entries

Nancy Peterson

October 1, 2011

Fr. Hogan was a special servant of God. He gave my mother-in-law the sacrament of the sick just before she died last May. He asked her how old she was and when she gave her answer, he said "that's the same year I was born, it was a good year!" My mother-in-law replied "it was the best year". My mother-in-law became calm and almost jovial as he stayed and visited with her and us. He gave her the peace she needed to make the transition and ease her suffering. I am grateful for the gift Father Hogan gave her and us.

Marie Freedman-Chase

October 1, 2011

I knew Fr Mike from Honeoye Falls many years ago. He was pastor of St. Paul of the Cross church. He was such an outgoing, inspiring ecumenical priest who was also a family friend. My children and I were communicants at St Paul. Marie C. (Freedman) Chase.

Thomas Purcell

September 17, 2011

I remember Fr. Hogan when he served at St. Mary's in Corning(my hometown). I was an alter server at the time. When I getting ready to go back to St. John Fisher College one summer, Fr. Hogan wondered if he could help me by driving me to Rochester. My mom was in he hospital at the time. It was such a wonderful gesture on his part. He will certainly be missed.

Chris Smith-Sprague

September 15, 2011

Father Hogan was a friend of our family when he served at St.Paul of the Cross Church in Honeoye Falls. Through he was elderly himself he visited both my parents when they were ill.He was a truly spiritual man and a priest who cared for others. Always a smile,a caring word,wise counsel.

Don Muench

September 14, 2011

I have been a "regular" at the 6:30 am Mass and Fr. Mike has become an important part of my life. His ministry was instrumental in healing me from my heart attack 4 years ago. The day after the heart attack, I was awaiting to be transported to get an angiogram. I was very unsettled and nervous about it, wondering what they'd find and have to do. Then Mike came in with the Blessed Sacramentt and gave me the Sacrament of the Sick and the blessing of our Lord upon me. At that moment, my anxieties vanished and I was at complete and utter peace. The rest is history. I will be forever grateful for his being an instrument of my healing yhrough Our Lord. He was and is a Saint. From now on, I will pray TO him to intercede and be an advocate with God. May God bless his magnanimous soul!

SJR parishioner

September 14, 2011

I will miss the Sunday Mass jokes! What a great man. We are blessed to have known him.

Steve Barnhoorn

September 14, 2011

Father Hogan: you were a great friend and sounding board. The thing that stands out in my own mind about Father Mike was his innate kindness. Father had a more direct and visible contact with the people of St. Mary’s in Honeoye. I wish to thank Father Mike, belatedly, for his life as a dedicated priest and as a steadfast Christian. May God bless his soul.

One of Hogan's Heroes

September 14, 2011

Thank you Father Mike for so much. You will always be remembered.

Evan Sahmel

September 13, 2011

Father Hogan was so generous and kind to our family this year. I thank God for him; he will be missed.

Cliff Andres

September 12, 2011

Father Hogan- you impacted so very many lives in a caring,sensitive, and upbeat manner.You are truly the epotime of holiness. Surely God has a special place for you in His Kingdom. Your Spirit live on. The Andres Family (St. Mary's Honeoye)

Jerry Norton

September 12, 2011

Father Mike,
You were a most caring and warm spiritual guide to so many. It was always special to be at your 6:30AM Mass at SJR. Your message was simple, in the very best sense of that word, and gave each person something to take into their day. You were the stereotypical Irish Catholic priest. Full of goodness and wit.
I am confident that you were greeted by God with the words, "Welcome good and faithful servant!"

Marc Arena

September 12, 2011

Fr. Hogan always had the right piece of advice. He was very holy and very good at consoling. Thank you Fr. Hogan!

Deborah Rudy

September 12, 2011

Thank you Father Hogan -- what a godly man and servant of Christ! I will miss seeing your happy face when I visit Rochester...pray for Notre Dame's football team from above! ( :

donna herlihy

September 12, 2011

Father Hogan was so kind to my sister,Sharon Ragus,when she was ill with als.He would come to her home and spend time with her.God bless this wonderful man.

Florence Agosta

September 12, 2011

Rest In Peace Father Hogan. May The Angels Take You To Paradise....

Ron Huber

September 12, 2011

Another light has been lit in heaven thanks for the memories and for all the times you used to fill in at St. Jude's. Rest well Fr.Hogan God and his angels have everything well in hand

John Decker

September 11, 2011

God Bless you Father Mike! You were God's good servant; you blessed us all with your humor and caring spirit.

Godspeed on your journey home.

Rob Orlando

September 11, 2011

Father Hogan, you have shared God's light for many years with my aging parents and I am eternally grateful for your love and life. You have a blessed soul and we are blessed to have shared your faith in God's love and your beautiful compassion for all who you have touched. May God bless your journey to His everlasting kingdom and pray for us until we can be together again. (The Orlando family, Bob, Dorothy and son Rob)

Mary (Ferraro) Goetz

September 11, 2011

Thank you Fr. Mike for being such a wonderful spiritual mentor and friend to so many over the years. We will never forget your uplifting words in times of happiness as well as in times of personal sadness and loss. You will be missed and never forgotten.

Kathleen Savage

September 11, 2011

Our community lost a wonderful man and spiritual leader. Father Mike will always be remembered for his kindness and compassion.

September 11, 2011

Father Hogan, you will be missed.

Mandy Collins

September 11, 2011

We have fond memories of Fr Hogan when he was pastor of St. Paul of the Cross in Honeoye Falls. He was so good to our Youth Group, took them bowling and spent lots of time with them.
Sending condolences to the family.
Don and Mandy Collins

Ferrari Family

September 10, 2011

Thank you Fr. Hogan for your love and kindness and endless sense of humor. You have truly been a member of our family and will always hold a special place in our hearts now and always. Welcome home to the Father and save a special greeting for your SJR family when we meet again.
Blessings,
The Ferrari family

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