Marianne Hogarth

Marianne Hogarth is survived by her children Kathy (Thomas) Harris, Gary (April) FitzGerald, Debi Hogarth Lowe (Cheryl White), her grandchildren, Kristie (Erik) Zabik, Jill (Christian) Laing, and Tom (Mary) Harris, and Samantha (Weston) Adams, and her great grandchildren Derek, Alucio, Aria, Seth, Amitiel, Joseph, Jacob, and Joshua. She was preceded in death by her husband Frederick Hogarth, Richard Wells, Thomas FitzGerald, mother Selma Lehman, father Maxwell Lehman, and son John Jordan Hogarth.

Marianne was known for her love of community service, singing in the choir, traveling, and reading. But most importantly, people will remember her for her ability to make others feel welcome and her love for family. She touched many lives over the years as a leader in her church community and helped countless people who were in need. Marianne spent years planning charitable giving activities such as collecting gifts for children during the Christmas season and creating homeless care packages at her church. She served as a member of her Pilot Club for over 25 years. Her Pilot Club gained a reputation for raising money for various needs, including scholarships. Helping others was her natural gift.  

Over the years, Marianne entertained guests at her home. She loved to celebrate holidays by preparing elaborate meals and elegantly decorating her table and home. She had a sweet tooth and loved to eat cookies and pastries. And if you opened her refrigerator, you’d most likely find Cool Whip to sweeten the deal. Her home was a sanctuary to all with laughter, vibrant conversations, and kids running around the house chasing her dachshund. When her children were younger, many of the neighborhood kids filled her home. Marianne always built community wherever she lived. And most recently, she found a community within the Estates of Ft. Lauderdale, having lived there for over 40 years.

A strong and determined woman, Marianne was an example of someone who knew how to survive during tough times. She began her life in New York as a German language speaker and learned English in school. She had wanted to go to college to become a nurse, but her parents thought it better that she get a job. Instead of college, she found work in an office on 14th Street in Manhattan. It was in New York where she met her first husband, Thomas FitzGerald. Shortly after they moved down to Miami, Florida together, he passed away, leaving her with her two young children in a new city. Having to be the sole provider of the family, she got a position at the Diplomat Hotel as a hostess. It was at this hotel where she met her second husband, Richard Wells. They spent many years together before his passing. Upon his passing, Marianne inherited Richard’s bar in Miami. That’s where she met Fred Hogarth, her dearest love of over 50 years.

After selling the bar, Marianne held positions as an administrative assistant at Norland Middle School and for Dade County Public Schools working for the architectural department in downtown Miami. After retiring, she worked as a secretary for Faith Christian Church for several years.

Many will remember her smile, laughter, living life to the fullest, and the joy of chatting. They will remember her spunk and generosity.

A celebration of life will be held on August 23, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Parkway Christian Church in Davie, Florida. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to VITAS Hospice for their diligent care, to Lisa Sciarratta who has gone above and beyond in every way possible, to Laura Campbell who cared for Marianne until the very end, to Dennis who has been a rock and always shows up when he is needed, to Charlotte and all of Fred’s and Marianne’s neighbors. Marianne was able to stay at home until her very last breath and that would not have been possible without the help of everyone mentioned above. We are forever grateful.

We know you’re walking on golden streets, Marianne, and that brings us peace. We love you and we will forever carry you in our hearts.