Francis J.

Hogan

A resident of the Soldiers Home in Chelsea since 1985, Francis J. Hogan at the age of 95, passed away at the home on Tuesday November 14 ^th .  Born and raised in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston, he was a son of the late George F. and Margaret M. née;(Doyle) Hogan.  As a young lad, he attended St. Rita's parochial School in Roxbury and went on to attend Roxbury High School where he graduated Class Valedictorian in 1940.  In '42 he was inducted into the US Army and served in the army infantry during WW II participating in battle campaigns throughout Northern Africa, Naples-Foggia, the European and Middle Eastern Theaters before receiving his honorable discharge.  He returned to Boston and settled in Revere.  He married the former Alice née;(Hillman) and together they resided for many years in Revere.  Francis worked as a window agent at Suffolk Downs in East Boston and he also worked in the local Hotel/Hospitality industry.  Francis was widowed by the passing of his beloved wife Alice Hogan in 1985.  In addition to his wife he was also predeceased by his siblings; Katherine Callahan, Josephine Morrow, Walter, Thomas and George Hogan.  He is survived by, and fondly remembered and admired by his numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews.