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Richard Hogan Obituary
Born December 19, 1934 in Amsterdam, NY; died April 5, 2016 in Seattle, WA. Survived by his daughter, Polly Hogan and son, Scott Hogan; sister-in-law, Cindy Strand; and extended family in the New York and Boston areas. Constance, his wife of 46 years, passed away in 2008.
Richard Hogan hailed from Amsterdam, New York. As a teenager, by the good grace of an Amsterdam business man, he headed to Andover Prep in Massachusetts. He then earned an engineering degree at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) where he also played lacrosse and hockey, as one of the school's early, "Skating Engineers." Afterwards, he had brief stints with the New York Giants football team, and U.S. Marine Corp. He then headed to Stanford University for graduate school and to be assistant football coach, eventually heading to Seattle in 1960 to work for Boeing. He loved Seattle and resided here in Magnolia thereafter.
Richard was a fair and kind man who had great compassion for children and animals, and a sense of awe for nature, as well as love for history, science and current issues. He was very active as a coach for many children's sports teams in Magnolia in the 1970's. He loved travelling to France with his wife, and frequenting Pike Place Market and Discovery Park. He thoroughly enjoyed good conversation with friends over coffee in Magnolia village, the Wharf and Cafe; Appassionato at Fisherman's Terminal.
His last words were, "I want to go home". Dad, we hope you enjoy returning home.
Remembrances may be made to Pasado Safe Haven, a refuge for neglected animals:
www.pasadosafehaven.org
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maureen hogan
April 19, 2021
I am remembering Richard today. Sending Polly and Scott peace.
Mike Davis
April 19, 2020
I still tell friends about Richard and John LaRussa holding court at the original Cafe Appassionato on Magraw St. in Magnolia where the great little Yume Sushi is today. Richard and John would take on everyone coming through the door for their coffee on the way to work and send them on their way with a smile. Their humor and verbal jousting will be a lifelong memory for me.
Linda Logan
July 17, 2016
I am Connie Strand Hogan's first cousin. Her father Albert Strand was my Dad's brother. He was Carl B Strand of Oakland.
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's and mom's passing.
Linda Strand Logan [email protected]
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Michael Davis
May 23, 2016
You will be missed, big guy. You brought a smile to the face of all who had the pleasure of meeting and interacting with you. RIP.
A. M.
April 28, 2016
My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)
J. Pat Ward
April 24, 2016
He was a great coach, he had a lot of patience with me when I was young, when most adults did not, will be missed.
Maureen Hogan
April 24, 2016
It was a beautiful glorious day in Boston. But in admiring the day my thoughts were with Dick and I found myself thinking about his life. Thank you for such a thoughtful obituary. Life is so sweet and so hard. Our time so fleeting and precious. It makes me want to embrace each good moment all the more. Dick lived a rich life and made the best of things. He loved and had people who loved him. I love that he strived and appreciated beauty and goodness wherever he found it. I will miss him and remember him. Love to cousins Polly and Scott Hogan.
Susan Forman Blakely
April 24, 2016
We will miss his laugh, his tales, his spirit.
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