Obituary of William James Hogan

William "Bill" James Hogan 1963 - 2015 William (“Bill”) James Hogan died July 25, 2015 in Brooklyn. He was 52. Bill was born April 11, 1963 and was a long time resident of Greenpoint, Brooklyn who attended Saint Anthony of Padua Church. He was the son of the late John P. and Dorothy R. (Atchison) Hogan. By trade, Bill was a contractor who operated his own business and was an extremely handy person to have around. He was the type who could fix almost any machine – as long as he had a hammer! Bill had a passion for life – he loved to cook and then invite others to share in his many culinary creations, all the while keeping everyone entertained with his many stories and jokes. Bill could probably make anyone laugh or smile. Bill had a heart of gold and never met a stranger who he didn’t call “friend”. Bill is survived by his sisters: Kathleen Rozak and her husband Nick, Mary Hogan, Margaret Cornish and her husband Brian, Ann Frederick and her husband Wayne, Gloria Cunningham and her husband Patrick; his brothers: Daniel, Matthew, Roger, Joseph, Patrick, and Peter Hogan; his nieces and nephews: Mary Ellen, Nicholas & Jack Rozak, Sarah, Molly & Grace Cunningham, John Frederick and his fiancé Bethany Yamrick, Colleen, Liam, Brendan, James & Michael Frederick; his sister-in-law Monique Hogan and his aunt Ruth Auerbach. He was predeceased by his brother John Hogan. Bill shared his life for many years with Patricia DeKenipp (deceased) and her children, Lisa DeKenipp Heintz and Tommy DeKenipp, whom he loved as if they were his own children. Bill is also survived by Lisa’s children Everett, Alistair and Silas and her husband David. In addition, Bill leaves behind several cousins and his many friends from Greenpoint and elsewhere, who are too numerous to mention. Bill greatly valued all his family and friendships, and his life was all the more richer because of them. When you remember Bill, please say an extra “Hail Mary” for him in your prayers. Family and Friends are invited to gather on Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2 from 2 - 4 pm and 6 - 9- PM at the VanInwegen-Kenny,Inc. Funeral Home, 111 Sullivan Street, in Wurtsboro,. His funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday,August 3 at 1pm at St. Marys & St. Andrews Catholic Church, Ellenville, NY. In lieu of flowers please send donation to Saint Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, c/o Saint Anthony and Saint Alphonsus Church862 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11222