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WILLIAM HOGAN Obituary

HOGAN, William Francis Age 74,of South Boston February 13, 2012 after a long courageous 7 year battle with lymphoma cancer. Beloved son of the late James and Claire (Doyle) Hogan. Devoted father of Nicole, Brendan and their late brother Ryan F. Hogan. Also Bettyanne, her husband Marc Lawrence, David Tracy, Kerry Palm and the late Lisa M. Wedge. Loving brother of James Hogan, his wife Patsy, Elizabeth Hogan, Ronald Hogan, George Hogan, Lorraine Hogan, Janet Bartel, her husband Kevin, Paul Hogan, his wife Kathy, the late Thomas, Charles, Marilyn Hogan and Claire Thomas. Cherished grandfather of Alanna Hogan and Brendan Doucette. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral from the O'Brien Funeral Home, 146 Dorchester St., SO. BOSTON, Friday at 8:45AM. Funeral Mass in St. Monica Church at 10:00AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8PM. Interment New Calvary Cemetery, Mattapan. Late member of International Longshoreman Association, Local 800. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Tufts Medical Center Trust, North 8 Nursing, c/o William F. Hogan, 800 Washington St., P.O. Box 231, Boston, MA 02111.

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 14 to Feb. 16, 2012.

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January 10, 2013

Dad thinking of you today and everyday I know you are in a better place and no longer suffering with that god awful disease to many loved ones have had. Until we meet again no that I love you and miss you...
Love to you always.
Bettyanne

taylor glavin

June 8, 2012

ilove you uncle billy you ment the world to me i really miisyou i did everything withyou sense i was little i missyou soo much and i want you to no that i think about you every day and i pray for you everyday you and auntie mal iloveyou guys so much and one day we will see eachother again iloveyou

ed casey

February 21, 2012

I remember Billy as Ron's big brother we shared some good times and laughs My condolences and Prayers to his family

Tracy Richards

February 21, 2012

Bettyanne , I'm sorry about ur dad's passing. I will forever remember his smile and wave as he drove bye me those thousands of times in Dst.. RIP Billy....
Tracy Richards

Ronny King

February 17, 2012

My Deepest condolences to the whole family. I have great memories of Billy. From my family.

February 16, 2012

Sorry to hear about Billy's passing, I GREW UP WITH HIM AND HIS BROTHER jIMMY ON W.6TH ST. IN SOUTHIE.WENT TO SCHOOL AT THE BIGELOW,AND WORKED THE DOCKS ALSO.WE'LL ALL BE HOME SOON ENOUGH, R.I.P BILLY. DAN KELLEY

February 16, 2012

To the Hogan ,my prayers go out to you in this sad time.I have fond memories of Billy,he always had a great smile when I saw him .R.I.P. Betty Anne (Rosa)Snyder Kettering Ohio

February 16, 2012

To the Hogan Family
Please accept our deepest condolences.My
Dad always got a big kick out of Billy.God Bless you all in this time of sadness. The Sproul & Gurry Family

Alisa Muhammad

February 16, 2012

To Bettyanne and Family, my heart and prayers are with you and pray that you are comforted by our father.

Gayle Spencer

February 16, 2012

To Bettyanne and the Hogan family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest In Peace Billy!!

Bernie + susan doherty

February 16, 2012

REST IN PEACE BILLY

Alanna Hogan

February 15, 2012

Love you papa!

Alanna,Nicole,and Brenden Hogan

February 15, 2012

You were so loved and you were so strong you will be loved forever and always.

Nicole Hogan

February 15, 2012

Thank you all for your kind words! My dad will forever be alive still through my brother Brenden an I and live on for him as we did going through Ryan passing I know represent my family and have many of my fathers qualities an traits as well as some of his flaws lol but i I am my fathers daughter and keeper and will always keep his an ryans memory alive as long as i breathe thank you again to all r.I.p dad we will always love you forever until we meet again

The Applegate Family

February 15, 2012

I would like to extend my condolences to the entire Hogan family for the loss of their loved one. I hope that you can find peace within your hearts and cherish all your memories of the love you shared with Billy. May he Rest In Peace. God Bless you all!

linda McMaster

February 15, 2012

To Nicole,Breandan,Bettyanne,Alana and the entire Hogan family our thoughts and prayers are with.You Dad was an remarkable father and friend he was always so kind and funny just loved when he came around we will all miss him.Nicole hang in there you were with him by his side 24/7/365 and you did an amazing job taking care of your dad.Remember you have some awesome memories together that will be dear to your heart.We are all here if you need us.
Much Love,
The McMaster family!

Davenport Family Bowen Street

February 15, 2012

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Joanne Butler

February 15, 2012

My family's thoughts and prayers are with the Hogan family. Billy is now in heaven with his beloved family and friends with no more pain or suffering he has been made whole again. May the Lord keep all of you close to him and give you all the love and strength you need to get through this heartbreaking time in all your lives.
May you keep all the memories and love of Billy close to your hearts till you meet again. God Bless Joanne Butler and Family

Laurette & Pat McMahon

February 15, 2012

To Bettyanne and Family
Nothing but our sadness can really pass away. Please find comfort in knowing he is living on in the hearts of those he touched...for nothing loved is ever lost and he was loved so much!

February 15, 2012

Bettyanne, Marc and Brendan,

My deepest condolences to you at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Eleanor Monett

Nancy Carter

February 15, 2012

To George and Family. Billy's suffering is now over and has gone to heaven and is with his family and friends.May He Rest in PEACE,from the Carter Family

JOHN EGAN

February 15, 2012

on behalf of the Egan family i send our condolences, we were all kids together on 6th street. john Egan Charlestown,MA.

Priscilla Murphy

February 14, 2012

Paul, sending warm thoughts to you, Kathy and your son to help you as you travel this difficult road. Sincerely, Priscilla Murphy - formerly of South Boston.

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