John Hogan, age 78, of Leesburg, FL passed away at home on March 17, 2025. John was born October 3, 1946 to parents John Hogan, Sr. and Ann (Dinilich) Hogan in Corning NY. John graduated from East High School in Corning in 1964. He served in the 101st Airborne Division of the US Army during the Vietnam War from 1967-1968. He began working at Corning Inc. in 1972 and was part of the start-up team for the Blacksburg Corning Plant in 1988. He retired after 38 years of service.

John married Lola (Willow) Hogan in 1983 and they had twin daughters, Stephanie and Valerie. John spent 28 years in Christiansburg, VA and retired to Leesburg, FL in 2016. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, his kindness and generosity, and his steadfast presence.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Lola in 2013; parents, John Hogan Sr and Ann Hogan; siblings Mark Hogan, Judy Alfonso, and Edward Hogan. John is survived by his daughters, Stephanie Hogan of Blacksburg, VA, and Valerie Hogan (Brian Stanek) of Richmond, VA; his sister Mary Ann (Jim) Thomas of Corning, NY; nephew Vinny Alfonso, sister-in-law Lori Hogan Kelchner, brother-in-law Chente Alfonso, and his beloved dog, Cash.

A Celebration of Life will be hosted in Christiansburg, VA on April 6, and then John will be interred at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Corning, NY on Wednesday, April 9 at noon. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Animal League Central Florida Humane Society, or to Homes For Our Troops.