Richard “Dick” Pogue, 91, of Madison, CT passed away on March 24, 2012 at the Branford Hospice. He was born on May 8, 1920 in the Bronx, NY, to Richard and Lillian (Ahearn) Pogue. Dick was preceded in death by his parents, beloved wife and best friend, Margaret (Gross) Pogue, infant daughter, Margaret Ann Pogue, and brothers, Robert and George Pogue. He is survived by three daughters: Jean Carpenter (Roger) of Babylon, NY and Bradenton, FL, Mary Ellen Purdy of Hobe Sound, FL, Peggy Steiner (Phil) of Madison, CT, five grandchildren: Kerri Tricarico (Michael), Kristin Van Bourgondien (John), and Brendan, Maggie and Will Steiner. Dick is also survived by three great grandchildren: Emilie and Ella Van Bourgondien and Jack Tricarico, sisters, Elizabeth Pogue of Tarrytown, NY and Dorothy Zetzsche (John) of Villa Rica, GA.
Dick served his country during World War II in the United States Navy, as well as in the Naval Reserves during the Korean War. After returning home from service, he enjoyed careers as a firefighter with the New York City Fire Department and, later, in sales with the publisher Prentice-Hall. After raising their children in Manhattan, Dick and his wife, Peggy, moved permanently to Point Lookout, NY in 1977, where they had enjoyed summers at the beach for many years. In 1998 they relocated to Hobe Sound, FL, where they spent countless hours enjoying golf, leisure and family members’ frequent visits. Failing health brought them to Madison, CT in 2008, where they found a home among the residents of the Hearth at Tuxis Pond. After his wife’s death in 2010, Dick enjoyed activities at the Hearth, ranging from excursions to the casino to games of pool with his friends and son in-law, Phil. He will be remembered lovingly by his family for his unwavering love and support of all of their endeavors, his great and newfound affection for the games of soccer and tennis, and for his fanatical support of his New York Giants.
A private memorial service was held at the Hearth on April 1, 2012. Please visit the Swan Funeral Home, Madison’s website, www.swanfuneralhomemadison.com to leave memorial tributes.
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