Walter Dennis Hogan aka: Dennis Walter Dennis Hogan, 78, of Mt. Marion, New York, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2020 at The Hudson Valley Nursing Home in Highland. Born May 14, 1941 at Stamford, he was the son of Stanton W. “Stub” Hogan and Helen (Hammond) Hogan, both of who predeceased him. Walter attended and graduated from Walton Central School, Walton, and Class of 1959. After graduation he enlisted in the Navy and served his country for four years. After his discharge from the Navy he married Rosetta (Maniscalco) Hogan on August 31, 1968. Walter worked at ROTRON, in Woodstock for 35 years as a machinist. He was forced to retire due to poor health.
Survivors include his wife Rosetta; two daughters Terri (Hogan) Cox of Rifton, and Lisa (Hogan) Miller of Mt. Marion; sister Karen (Hogan) Feltman of Walton; brother-in-law Joseph Maniscalco of Yonkers; aunt Janet (Hammond) German of Roxbury and uncle James Hammond, of Roxbury. He is also survived by five grandchildren, two nephews, a niece and several cousins.
His grandchildren were his joy. Walter loved camping and traveling around the United States of America and in June of 2006 he and his wife made a trip to his family’s homeland, Ireland. He was an avid photographer. He loved to listen to music and watch old movies. He loved to talk to people and never met a stranger that he didn’t like.
Due to the coronavirus, funeral arrangements are pending. A day and time will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Walter’s memory may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation in your area; or donations to a charity of your choice in his name.
Irish Proverb: May you always have walls for the winds, a roof for the rain, tea beside the fire, laughter to cheer you, those you love near you and all your heart might desire. May joy and peace surround you, contentment latch your door, and happiness be with you now and bless you evermore.
