Josephine Hogan, 95, Manchester Resident Since 1950

An obituary from Holmes-Watkins Funeral Homes:

Josephine B. Hogan, 95, of Manchester, beloved wife of the late James T. Hogan, died peacefully, Friday Jan. 2, 2015 at Manchester Memorial Hospital.

She was born Nov. 12, 1919 in Hartford, daughter of the late Frank & Magdelina (Wnuk) Bania and had lived in Hartford until 1950 when she moved to Manchester.

Josephine was a communicant of St. Bridget Church in Manchester, she was employed by Sears Roebuck and Company in Manchester for many years after her children attained school-age. She instilled within her children the importance of a good education and a strong work ethic.

As a member of the Greatest Generation, Josephine shared inspiring stories of growing up during the Great Depression and World War II. She enjoyed living in her own home, cooking, hosting family parties, doing crossword puzzles and was an avid supporter of the UConn Women’s Basketball Team.

She is survived by two daughters, Patricia Hogan of Winston-Salem, NC., Marybeth Hogan of Jackson, TN., her son James Hogan of Manchester and two grandchildren, Reid Hogan-Yarbro and Jayme Hogan-Yarbro.

Other survivors include her brother Edward Bania of Manchester, niece Susan Dinunzio and her husband Robert of Newington, nephew John Murray of Wethersfield and numerous grandnieces and grandnephews. She was predeceased by her sister and brother-in-law Anastasia & John Murray.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 8 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Bridget Church, 80 Main St., Manchester. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Holmes Funeral Home, 400 Main St., Manchester.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St., I-91 Tech. Center, Rocky Hill, CT. 06067-3045. To sign the online register book go to www.holmes-watkinsfuneralhomes.com.