Stephen P. Hogan

Stephen was born on April 20, 1952, in Hoboken, New Jersey. He was the beloved son of William Hogan Sr. and Angela (Carluccio) Hogan. He grew up in Union City, New Jersey. He attended St. Joseph Grammar School, where he met his future bride. He attended Emerson High School, for which he was proud to play for the Bulldogs. He continued his education at Jersey City State College (New Jersey City University) from which he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in political science.

Stephen worked for Tops Appliance City for a while but found his true calling to be a teacher. Stephen taught religion at St. Mary High School until he retired. Always strong in his faith, Stephen spent years of his life acting in, directing, and writing plays for the Veronica’s Veil Theatre Guild in Union City, New Jersey. With each and every performance, Stephen made sure his cast brought the word of God to life in the most beautiful way. Stephen will always be remembered for his bright smile that would light up any room he entered, his love of Doo Wop music, for which he was known to pull anyone and everyone onto the dance floor. He had a laugh that was contagious. He was a human toy for his grandchildren and nieces and nephews, and every furry creature that he encountered. Everyone who knew him loved him. There was no greater Yankees or Giants fan, than Stephen. He watched every game as he played every game, with his whole heart.

Stephen is survived by his wife, Bridget (Aversa) Hogan, of over 49 years and his 4 loving children: Bridget Ann Hogan, Natalie (Hogan) and Brian Rivieccio, Stephanie (Hogan) and Oscar Ortega, Martin Hogan and his wife Kathy Leung. He also leaves behind 7 beautiful grandchildren: Anthony Rivieccio, Dominic Rivieccio, Giulianna Rivieccio, Emilia Ortega, Olivia Ortega, Xander Hogan, and Christian Ortega. Stephen is also survived by his siblings (Sr. Patricia O.P., Richard and Leona, Robert, Kathleen and Bob, and Mary Beth), brother-in-law, Louis Aversa and Lisa, sister-in-law, Rosalie and Frank, and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, his father-in-law, Anthony Aversa, his mother-in-law, Anna (Toscano) Aversa, his sister, Maureen Hogan and his brother William Hogan Jr.

In honor of Stephen, the family asks that you love everyone, even the people you don’t know. Never turn your back on someone because there is always someone who needs more than you, and most of all say a prayer.

A visitation for Stephen will be held Friday, July 11 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Leber Funeral Home, 1245 Paterson Plank Road, Secaucus, NJ 07094. A funeral mass will be held Saturday, July 12 at 10:45 AM at Immaculate Conception RC Church, 1219 Paterson Plank Road, Secaucus, NJ. Cremation will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please give a donation to Mercy House and/or The Association of Frontotemporal Degeneration.