Richard A. Hogan Sr.

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Richard Albert Hogan, Sr. (Dumont, NJ) on December 22, 2025, at the age of 81. Richard was born on June 14, 1944, in Hoboken, NJ. He was the beloved son of William F. Hogan, Sr. and Angela (Carluccio) Hogan. He grew up in Union City, NJ. He attended St. Joseph’s Grammer School. He then attended Emerson High School, where he played on both the offensive and defensive lines for the Bulldogs football team. He continued his education at Hudson County College where he earned his associate’s degree in criminal justice. Richard worked for the Union City Police Department. During that time, he received many citations for “Outstanding Service and Performance” which included helping deliver a baby on two separate occasions. He served as President of the PBA (Local #8) and was one time Head of the Juvenile Aid Bureau. He retired as a Sergeant in 1996. Richard also received awards and accolades as an advocate and speaker for MADD and EndDWI. He spoke at meetings and schools across the state of New Jersey. He was also a member of the New Jersey Police Honor Legion. Richard was a long-time member of the Veronica’s Veil Acting Guild where he was an actor in the “Passion Play” and musicals. He also was a member of St. Joseph’s CYO and Catholic Club. Richard is survived by his wife of over 59 years, Leona (Hoppe) Hogan, and his children: Richard, Jr. and Colleen and his granddaughter Sophia. Richard is also survived by his brother, Robert and sisters, Sr. Patricia Mary, O.P., Kathleen and her husband Bob, and Marybeth as well as his sisters-in-law, Angie (William F. Jr.) and Bridget (Stephen P.), and brother-in-law, Harry F. Hoppe, Jr. and his wife Diana along with a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. He is pre-deceased by his sister Maureen, his brothers, William F. Jr. and Stephen P., his father-in-law Harry F. Hoppe, Sr., and mother-in-law Nora C. Hoppe (DaiZovi). Family and friends are invited to visit Monday, December 29 from 4-8PM at the Volk Leber Funeral Home, 268 Kinderkamack Rd., Oradell. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 30 at Our Lady of Victories RC Church Harrington Park at 10AM. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Tunnel to Towers Foundation (Tunnel2towers.org).

Richard A. Hogan Sr.

June 14, 1944 - December 22, 2025