Obituary of Francis "Frank" Hogan

Frank J. Hogan of Sarasota, FL peacefully passed away Wednesday evening, May 18, 2022, on his 89^th birthday. Frank was born in Boston, MA on May 18, 1933, to Frank and Katherine (nee: Carney) Hogan.

He graduated from Bentley College in 1956 with a degree in accounting. While working toward his degree, his education was interrupted as he honorably served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Army during the Korean conflict.

Frank worked at Addison-Wesley Publishing Company of Reading, MA for over 30 years.  After retiring as Vice President of Distribution in Indianapolis, IN in 1992, Frank moved to the Sarasota area.   Frank enjoyed performing arts theatre, exercising at the YMCA, golf, or supporting the families of his 7 children in their many activities.

A great joy to Frank was his big family and their spouses – Joseph (Annie), Grand Rapids, MI; Mark (Beth), Kansas City; Richard, NH; James (deceased); Sallyanne (Chuck Allen), Sinking Spring, PA; Robert (Jacqueline), Monticello, KY; and Scott, Monticello, KY.  Frank was also known as Grandpa “Pops” to 22 grandchildren and Great Grandpa “Big Pops” to 25 great-grandchildren.  Frank was also preceded in death by his beloved grandson, Brendan.  Frank is survived by his sister, Constance Selman, of Germantown, TN.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at 10am at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 2506 Gulf Gate Dr., Sarasota, FL 34231. Visitation will be held prior to Mass from 9am to 10am in the church.  Burial will be at 1:30 on May 31^st at the Sarasota National Veterans’ Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, Frank wishes for donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital of Memphis, TN.