James H. Hogan

Voorheesville, NY – James H. Hogan, 81, born in Troy, N.Y. to the late James and Delores Hoar, passed away peacefully at his home on October 19, 2024. “Jim” or “Jimmy”, as he was known to family, friends, and coworkers grew up in West Albany and attended high school at Christian Brothers Academy where he graduated in 1960. Jim went on to attend St. Ambrose University, majoring in English. Jim was a proud Fighting Bee. Jim served as the secretary of his class and was the president of the “East Coast Club” where he helped fellow East Coast transplants adjust to life away from home and living in the Midwest. Jim married his high school sweetheart, Kathleen “Kathy” Finigan in 1963. Jim and Kathy met at a high school dance while on a double date with different people. Jim had to do some convincing to get that first date with Kathy, but they fell in love, married, started a family, and remained happily married for 61 years. In recent years, Jim and Kathy were inseparable, running errands together, enjoying a nice meal at one of their favorite local restaurants, or attending one of their grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren’s school and sporting events. When Jim graduated from St Ambrose in 1964, Jim and Kathy ventured back east to be near family. Soon after, Jim started his first job at General Electric Credit Corporation in Plattsburgh. As luck would have it, Kathy saw an ad in the Sunday New York Times that IBM was looking for sales representatives in the New York area and convinced Jim to apply. Jim was hired by IBM in 1966 and enjoyed a successful 35-year career as a sales and marketing representative. Jim retired from IBM in 2001 and finished his career with Corning Data Services, retiring full-time in 2005. Outside of family and work, Jim’s number one passion was golf. Jim was a member of numerous country clubs across the Capital District, including Tall Timber, Pinehaven, Colonie, and most recently Albany. Dad loved the friendships he made at each club he was a member. Jim was always proud to claim that he had three holes in one over his golf career. The only thing Jim liked more than golfing was searching for and finding golf balls. Jim was the original “ball hawk” as evidenced by the large basket of old golf balls in his garage. Above all else, Jim loved his family. Jim and Kathy moved to Voorheesville to raise their family. They loved living in Voorheesville and the great life it provided to their children. Jim was affectionately known as “Doats” by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jim and Kathy (“Mizzer”) would rarely miss their grandchildren’s various school plays, concerts, and sporting events. Jim also took great delight in being the ultimate “teaser” until Mizzer came to their “rescue”. Jim also loved the beach and ocean. Jim would get his beach chair, newspaper, a bottle of Pepsi, and NYTs crossword and hit the beach for hours. Jim enjoyed his vacations to Maine and Ft. Myers Beach, but his favorite coastal destination was the Village of Chatham in Cape Cod. Jim spent the last 30 summers vacationing in Chatham with his family enjoying the beach on Holway Street and many delicious dinners with Kathy, especially steamed clams and lobster rolls. Jim’s HOAGY1 license plate hangs proudly in the Chatham Squire. Jim is survived by his wife of 61 years, Kathleen Hogan (Finigan); his son Christopher (Catherine), his daughter Kerry; five grandchildren, Daniel Hogan, Griffin Hogan, Erin Grace Hogan, Michael Hogan, and Anna Kate Richardson. Jim is also survived by two great-grandchildren, Jaxon and Maverick Hogan. Jim was predeceased by his daughter Kelly Kirby and his parents James and Dolores. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Jim’s family Thursday, October 24, 2024 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206. Please enter the funeral home from the rear parking lot entrance only. Funeral services Friday, October 25, 2024 at 10:30 am St. Pius X Church, Loudonville, NY where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal will be held at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery immediately following the Mass. To leave a special message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com In lieu of flowers, if you would like to recognize Jim’s life and legacy, please donate to the Hilltown Christmas Fund, Albany Sheriff’s Office, 51 Verda Avenue, P.O. Box A, Clarksville, NY 12041.

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James H. Hogan

January 17, 1943 - October 19, 2024