James Maurice Bogue

Oh, to be Jim Bogue! Truly one of a kind who lived life to the fullest for 91 years. Jimmy passed away peacefully on May 25, 2021 with his children by their "Daddy Boy's" side. A proud native of San Francisco Jim was born on June 11, 1930 to John and Ruth Bogue. He attended St. Peter's Grammar School, and Mission High School where he fell in love with his childhood sweetheart Maureen Mahoney. After serving his country in the US Army, he returned home and in 1955 married Maureen, the love of his life. He finally became an official member of the Mahoney clan who he adored. Jim followed in his father's footsteps and joined the San Francisco Fire Department in 1958. He worked alongside his father Grandpa Bogue, brother Jack, brother-in-law Dick Fall and nephews Tom, Tim, Chris Callen and Tom Kurpinsky; it was a family affair. He spent the majority of his 31 years working out of Station 6 at Sanchez and Market which became his second home. Jim was a treasured icon known as "The San Francisco Singing Fireman". He sang for many generations blessing families with his beautiful voice for the most important events in their lives; weddings, funerals, birthdays, retirements, baptisms and just about any celebration, Jim was there singing! He will live on in song as he has filled the hearts of so many with his amazing gift from God.

Jim is survived by his 7 children: Jim, Erin, Katie (Michael) Murray, Danny (Heather deceased), Kevin (Paul Sebolsky), Bridget (Rudy) Koopen and Deirdre (Mike) Livingston. His legacy will live on through them, his grandchildren and great-grandson: Michael (deceased), Patrick, Dominic and Jimmy Murray, Ryan and Collin Shine (Stephanie) and Beau Shine. Dear Brother and Brother-in-Law to Thomas Bogue, Mary Lou and Dick Fall, Caryl and George DeMerritt, Michael Bogue, Frank McNamee and Jean Ellsworth. "Uncle Jim" will always be remembered lovingly by many nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Maureen. He was lucky to find love again with Sherry and Elaine Bogue (and their families). He joins his cherished family: Kathleen Bogue, Patricia Bogue, Nydia Bogue, Ruth (Tom) Callen, Jack (Shirley) Bogue, Georgia (George) Carrozzi, Joan Ellsworth, Jack Ellsworth and Marilyn McNamee in heaven.

Jim will be profoundly missed by his family and all who knew him, but he will live forever in our hearts.

A Funeral Mass and his Birthday will be celebrated on Friday, June 11th, 2021 at 10:30 am at St. Cecilia Church, 2555 17th Ave., San Francisco, CA 94116.

Donations may be made in his name to San Francisco Firefighters Cancer Prevention Foundation, https://www.sffcpf.org/

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from May 27 to May 30, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for James Bogue

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15 Entries

Bern J

June 15, 2021

Dear Erin and all of your wonderful Sisters and Brothers,
I was very sad to read of your beloved Father...What a man!
What a voice!! and What a legacy !!! Always there to accommodate everyone and for every occasion !! He will
surely and positively be missed. My deepest condolences and may peace be with each at this time -- wish i could have been there for you...

Sincerely,
Bernadette Jehl

Maureen Murray Fox

June 2, 2021

Jim and his beautiful voice were such a gift to so many people. He sang at my wedding and also at a number of funerals in the Murray family. My family was fortunate to know Jim and Jack Bogue through the wonderful SFFD "family". Godspeed to a very special and gifted man.

Mrs. Mary O’Rourke

June 1, 2021

Dear Family, My condolences to all of you on the death of your dear Father, the Singing Fireman. I went to St. Peter’s with your Father and Mother and have fond memories of their childhood days on 24th Street. May he Rest In Peace! Love and prayers, Mrs. Frank (Mary) O’ROURKE

Tim and Marlene Callen

May 30, 2021

A great man who will be missed by all that knew him and heard his beautiful voice.

Bill Richardson

May 30, 2021

My first day out of the SFFD fire college, I was assigned to TK 6 on the A watch. Jim was on my first watch and I learned much from him and our LT. Ovid Seyler. Loved doing house work at Station 6 because Jim was always singing and his songs resonated throughout the firehouse. A great guy to work with and I am proud to say I worked with his Dad John (E-17) and Capt, Jack at Tk 3. Love our memories with Jim.

Andrew Plescia and Joni Drayton

May 29, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tom Murray

May 29, 2021

After leaving Fire Dispatch, I was assigned to Engine 6. Jim was on Truck 6. A true gentleman, always had a nice thing to say with a smile on his face. Heard him sing at events and was amazed how heart felt his singing was.

Patrick O’Keefe

May 29, 2021

Sorry too hear, but he obviously had a long and full life. 91. Amazing!

Mike Morris

May 29, 2021

Jim was an important cog in many generations of Bogue. He has a wide reaching legacy. The "Singing Fireman" sang at my grandmother's funeral (Catherine Albrecht) in 1979 at St. John's Church. I can still hear his angelic voice and remember how his singing helped me heal. May he rest in peace and now lead the heavenly choir.
Condolences to his entire family.

Mike Morris, SFFD, retired

Ron Morehen

May 28, 2021

Jim now sings with the angelsGod Bless him..
May he foreverRest in Peace

Ruthie Kurpinsky

May 28, 2021

The Bogue Family ;)

Ruthie Kurpinsky

May 28, 2021

To quote another inspiring singer... You're Simply the Best! Better than all the Rest!
Thank you Uncle Jim for all the precious memories. I bet you're having so much fun up There!! xoxo

The Marr Family

May 28, 2021

Such fond memories of Jim! Beautiful inside and out with a voice from heaven. Sending all of our love and prayers to the family❤