Kathy Hogan

Kathy Hogan, age 71 of West Milford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025.

Born in the Netherlands as the oldest of 9 children to Hendrik and Maud Van Wageningen, Kathy’s early life was spent in the Netherlands until her family moved to the United States where they settled in Wayne, NJ. Her family were active members of the Dutch Reformed Church.

After graduating high school, Kathy was introduced to her brother’s friend Bruce Hogan. They started off as just friends, but they quickly fell in love and before long the two became a couple. They dated for a year and a half before marrying on July 3rd, 1974, enjoying a loving marriage of over 50 years together.

After getting married, Kathy and Bruce lived in several apartments until their family started to grow. With the need for more space, the couple decided to buy their first home together in West Milford, NJ where they lived for 12 years before moving once more to their current home for the last 33 years.

Kathy and Bruce loved to travel making annual trips to one of the warm beautiful islands of Aruba, Jamaica, Antigua, St. Thomas, St. Marten and several others. They were well loved by the staff for their generosity and infectious ability to have a great time long into the night.

Kathy will be remembered for her love of life and good times. She enjoyed hosting parties with family and friends, gardening, swimming / sunbathing by the pool, knitting, and enjoying a cold Miller Lite. She loved her children more than words can describe and devoted herself to taking care of them. She participated in their school functions, drove them to all their sports, and spent time with them watching the Giants, Yankees, and Nascar races.

Kathy is survived by her husband Bruce Hogan; her eight siblings; her sons: Bruce Jr. and his wife Amber Hogan, and Shawn and his wife Heather Hogan; and her grandkids: Draiden, Memphis, Weston, Brian, Nathan, and Peyton. She is predeceased by her parents Hendrik and Maud Van Wageningen and her granddaughter Izabella Hogan.