Joseph W. Hogan, age 104, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019 at the Courville of Nashua. He was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on May 22, 1914, son of the late William and Helen Hogan.
A graduate of Lowell High School, Joseph continued his education at Lowell Technological Institute, now the University of Lowell. He worked for almost 40 years for Ingersoll Rand, IMPCO Division, ending his career as the manager of manufacturing and facilities.
Joseph was a life member of the Nashua Historical Society and the Knights of Columbus. He was appointed by Governors Walter Peterson, Meldrim Thomson, Hugh Gallen, John Sununu and Judd Gregg to serve on the State of New Hampshire advisory board of vocational and technical schools and colleges. He received an honorary degree from the Nashua Vocational Technical School, now Nashua Community College.
Joseph helped to organize the Long Pond Property Owners Association and served for many years on its board of directors. He was instrumental in bringing town water and sewage to the homes along the waterfront.
For many years, Joseph was a member of the Nashua Country Club and played golf in the Twilight League. Still playing golf in his early nineties, he played in a retiree’s league at the Whip-Poor-Will Golf Club in Hudson.
Joseph was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Lillian Greenwood Hogan; his brother, William Hogan; a sister, Frances Hogan; and an infant son and daughter.
He leaves a daughter, Nancy; and a sister, Margaret Leedberg; and nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, May 2nd from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua, Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Family and friends are invited to gather at the church. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter, 2 Quincy Street, Nashua, NH 03060.
Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com
