John Corcoran Fogarty

John Corcoran Fogarty passed away on March 1, 2011, following the death of his beloved wife, Lenore "Leafy" Fogarty who passed on August 18, 2010. His son, John (Jay) Fogarty Jr. and Lynn Fogarty Lampkin, as well as Elisa, Catherine, Joseph and Tiffany, his four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren survive him. John was born January 22, 1924 in St. Paul, Minnesota and graduated high school from St. Thomas Academy, Mendota Heights, Minnesota. He served honorably in World War II in the Philippines as a Captain in the Army and received a Purple Heart for his leadership and service. He then attended the University of Notre Dame receiving his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration in 1949. After graduating Notre Dame, he met the love of his life and they were married in 1950. John then went on to begin his career at Wood Conversion Company, then on to Conwed Corporation and retired as an executive at Weyerhauser in Chicago, IL. John's greatest love in his life was to travel the world with his wife and they spent many days in their second home in Puerto Vallerta, Mexico. He succeeded in creating a travel agency and soon after found that Tucson was the perfect and most desirable place to retire. He and his wife enjoyed playing tennis and golf with their many friends. John was an active and devout Catholic and became a Knight of the 4th degree in the Knights of Columbus Organization. He was named Sir Knight in 2010 as a Knight of the 4th degree which is the highest patriotic degree. John was recognized as a benefactor for many charitable organizations in which he has faith and for that he will always be honored. His love for Jazz music, Frank Sinatra and dancing to timeless tunes will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. As a loquacious man, John enjoyed people, and with a wonderful sense of humor he touched the lives of everyone he met. To young adults around him he was the ultimate mentor; he enjoyed teaching those who were willing to be taught and for that and everything he has done in the community he will be forever recognized. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 11, 2011 at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 North Northern Avenue from 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. with a Rosary being recited at 6:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, March 12, 2011 9:00 a.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle, 5150 N. Valley View Road with Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas, D.D presiding. Burial will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery, 3555 N. Oracle Road, Tucson AZ where John will be laid to rest beside his beautiful wife, Leafy.