CLIFTON PARK Richard B. Hogan, 75, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 6, 1938 in Plattsburgh, he was the son of the late Florence Borst Hogan and Joseph M. Hogan. He moved to Troy as a teenager and graduated from Troy High School. He later served in the U.S. Army, upon discharge he returned to Troy, where he later married his wife of 45 years, Christine Swanson Hogan. Together they raised two wonderful and loving daughters. Many happy times were spent together, camping and boating on the Schroon River and Lake. His greatest joy in life was his family, and he took great pride in all of their accomplishments. His five grandchildren were the light of his life and he enjoyed his time with them to the fullest. Dick retired from United Parcel Service, Albany, in 1995 with 29 years of service. After retirement he enjoyed spending winters on Hutchinson Island, Fla. His greatest pleasures were the visits from family, especially his two daughters and their families. He was always anxious to have his grandchildren visit so that Papa could taxi them around in his golf cart and take them to the ocean. He was a devoted baseball fan "Go Mets." Most recently he took great pleasure in watching his grandson Alex and his team, being coached by his dad, play baseball. He spent many happy hours at the fields weekly. Cheering for his Capital Renegades made him a very happy Papa and their biggest fan. Watching granddaughter Courtney on the softball field made Papa so happy, as he was also a big softball fan, and hearing how she and her brother played basketball, well that was a joy for Papa. His North Carolina girls, Chelsea, Rachael and Elizabeth took to the soccer fields with Mom as their coach. He never saw them play in person but was able to enjoy lots of video coverage. For Papa, having always loved sports, it gave him great pleasure to see them all on their teams having great fun, and to see their parents involved with them just made him filled with pride. Through all of his illness he never lost his quick wit or wonderful sense of humor, and he passed that same wit onto his grandchildren, leaving us with many happy memories to treasure. Richard was predeceased by his parents and his beloved grandmother, Clara "De De" Borst. He was also predeceased by his niece, Catherine Helen Collins, who truly shared in his sense of humor. He is survived by his loving wife, Christine Swanson Hogan; daughter, Erin Hogan Wurster (Mark) of North Carolina; daughter, Tricia Hogan Zielinski (Randy) of Clifton Park; brothers, Ronald J. Hogan (Arlene) of Clifton Park, and Joseph M. Hogan (Diane) of Clifton Park; sister, Elaine Hogan Schlegel (Lawrence) of New Jersey; brother-in-law, Terry L. Collins and sister-in-law, Joan Swanson Collins of Ballston Spa. His beloved grandchildren, Alexander Richard and Courtney Christine Zielinski, both of Clifton Park, Chelsea Helen, Rachael Christine and Elizabeth Erin Wurster, all of North Carolina. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2014 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Route 9, Clifton Park. Funeral services will be private. Burial with military honors will be held in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Funeral arrangements have been by the family to the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, Clifton Park.