Roger W. Hogan Sr.

1932 - 2026

HUDSON FALLS – Roger W. Hogan, Sr., 93, a life-long resident of Hudson Falls, passed away early Sunday morning, January 18, 2026 at his home, surrounded by family.

Roger was born on November 22, 1932 in Hudson Falls to the late John J. and Catherine (Cruickshank) Hogan. He was a graduate of Hudson Falls High School and went on to earn his bachelor's degree from Niagara University.

Roger married the former Margaret "Sookie" VanWie on February 20, 1954 at St. Mary's Church in Hudson Falls and they enjoyed 60 years of marriage before she passed away on August 24, 2014. After college, he went to work in accounting at the General Electric Company in Fort Edward. But soon his services were needed at the family farm, where he managed the books and accounts as well as delivering the milk to local families. Roger then went back to work at General Electric in the quality control department, where he eventually retired.

Roger thrived on giving back to his community and served on many civic boards and organizations. He volunteered as the St. Joseph's CYO Basketball Coach, served on the Kingsbury Town Council and as the Town Supervisor, the Lake George Park Commission, Adirondack Community College Board, Hudson Falls School Board, and the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Tournament Committee. While serving on this committee, he developed their website and online live score reporting program. Roger had a tremendous love for the game of basketball and interacted with many professional basketball associates from his college years.

Roger will also be remembered for his beautiful voice and love of music. He sang at numerous weddings, funerals and other events throughout his lifetime.

In addition to his parents and his wife, he is predeceased by a son-in-law, Donald S. Marry; his brothers and sisters, Dalton Hogan (Marie), Cay Delaney (Charlie), Christian McCaffrey (Joe), Jean Ryan (Charlie), Frank Hogan (Ruth), James Hogan, Jack Hogan (Jeanne), Richard Hogan (Betty), Leonard Hogan (Darlene), Pat Hogan (Cathy), Bob Hogan (Colleen), and Judy Hogan; and his brothers-in-law, Eddie and Ron Sharrow.

He is survived by his children, Peggy Marry, Frank Hogan (Cindy), Judy Hogan, Roger Hogan, Jr. (Kim) all of South Glens Falls, Mark Hogan (Rob Saba) of Saratoga Springs, and Peter Hogan of Hudson Falls; his sisters-in-law, Betty Sharrow of Hudson Falls, and Joan Hogan of Auburn, NY; brothers-in-law, Dan VanWie (Wickie) of South Glens Falls, Bill Sharrow of Granville, and Tim Sharrow of Florida; 14 grandchildren, Sean Marry (Lori), Ryan Jean Marry (Rick Bauer), Meghan Theis (Kurt), Caitlin Hogan (Reuben Dacher Shapiro), Kevin Kill (Sarah), Julia Cheney (Todd), Monica Hogan (Troy), Keith Hogan (Jordan), Liz LaPage (Cody), Matthew Hogan, Christian Hogan, Michael Hogan (Tasha), Michael Archambault, Ashley Archambault (Ryan), and Ben Hogan; 24 great-grandchildren; and many, many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at St. Mary's/St. Paul's Church, on the park in Hudson Falls, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. James Ebert.

Rite of committal will take place in the spring at St. Mary's Cemetery in Fort Edward.

Roger believed that no child should go to school hungry or without the school supplies necessary to get a good education. Therefore, memorial donations may be made to The Regional Food Bank specifying Hudson Falls Backpack Program.

Arrangements are under the care of Carleton Funeral Home, 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls. Online remembrances may be made by visiting www.carletonfh.net.