Contributions to the tribute of Geraldine Ruocco Hogan

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Thursday, September 14, 2017

I am sad that Dee has left the stage. She was a wonderful mentor to me when I was writing a memoir piece that was related to an encounter in Crimea with a Crimean citizen years ago. She critiqued my effort and, after many drafts, it became good enough to be published in the D&C op-ed page several years ago. Later, with this new skill, I wrote another op-ed piece for the D&C related to my visit to the only surviving synagogue in Vilnius, Lithuania. I received many warm and emotional letters from readers about that article. It never would have been written except for the influence of Dee Hogan. She had wonderful advice and suggestions. I remain always indebted to her. May she rest in peace and may the angels welcome her to paradise. I am sorry that I won't be able to attend the service on Friday. Don Muench

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Linda Seavy lit a candle

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Dear Bill. So very sorry to hear of the loss of Dee. She is remembered by many with fondness, including staff of Lavery Library.

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Arlette Miller Smith posted a condolence

Monday, September 11, 2017

To Dee's loved ones, What a spirited, caring, hilarious lady you cherished. I taught English & African American Studies at Fisher for a number of the years Dee was a member of the English Department. I loved seeing her and her beloved husband coming in and out of classes. They were always together & always energized & ready with a story. Of course, you will miss Dee but know that she touched, not only the lives of her students, but those of us she taught with as well. Arlette

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Deb VanderBilt posted a condolence

Monday, September 11, 2017

I am so sorry to hear that Dee passed away. She was a wonderful colleague at Fisher and brought so much creativity to the classroom. I remember so many wonderful conversations with her at lunch (meeting her after her swim, of course!) about teaching, about books, about spirituality, about so many things. I will always treasure her loving spirit, her infectious joy, and her absolute and total dedication to her students. How lucky I was to be friends with Dee! Bill, my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of deep loss.

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Theresa Nicolay lit a candle

Monday, September 11, 2017

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Carol Traynor Kamph posted a condolence

Sunday, September 10, 2017

Ms. Hogan, What a wonderful teacher and person you were on Earth. May that energy continue wherever we go. I remember you had been learning to sing Memory from the play Cats, and sang it for us in class to get feedback. As a high school teacher now myself, that was brave and generous of you. Thank you. Carol

Geraldine Ruocco Hogan

1943 - 2017

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