Joseph Leo Bogan, 82, of Bellingham died May 20 at the Backstone Valley Health Center in Whitinsville following a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Rita E. (Molino) Bogan who died in 2014.
Born in Dorchester, January 13, 1941, the son of the late Daniel and Elizabeth (Murphy) Bogan, Joseph was raised in Dorchester and had lived in Bellingham for the past 53 years.
Joseph had been the owner of the Newton Center Auto Parts Store for over 30 years before retiring. He had previously worked as a boiler operator the Milford Power Plant.
Joe had a strong work ethic all his life.
He enjoyed skeet shooting and had won many awards at tournaments.
He served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War attaining the rank of Airman First Class.
He is survived by his children, Joseph D. Bogan of Bellingham, Michelle E. Hanrahan and her husband Dave of Medway, Michael P. Bogan and his wife Elizabeth of Franklin and Dean P. Bogan and his wife Tracy of Wayland.
He is also survived by his siblings, Francis “Buddy” Bogan of Hudson, New Hampshire, Joanne Bogan of Ashland and Claire Lombardi of Franklin. He was the brother of the late Pauline Reister.
He is also survived by his 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
His funeral mass will be held on Friday, May 26th in St. Joseph Church, Medway at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Medway.
Calling hours will be on Thursday, May 25th from 4-7 p.m. in the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com) 3 Barber Street, Medway.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute 20 Prospect Street, Milford, MA 01747.