Catherine M. “Cathy” Hogan – 61 – of Rochester, formerly of Hornell, died Saturday afternoon (March 2, 2013) at Mount Carmel House in Rochester, following a brief illness.
Born in Hornell on January 18, 1952, she was the daughter of Joseph & Catherine (White) Hogan.
Cathy grew up in Hornell and was a graduate of St. Ann’s School and later graduated from Hornell High School (class of 1970).
Further education includes a Diploma in Nursing from the St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center School of Nursing in Syracuse, NY in 1973, a BS in Nursing Cum Laude from SUNY Institute of Technology Utica/Rome, an MS in Nursing with a specialization in oncology nursing from the University of Pittsburgh in 1978 and a Post-Master’s Certificate as an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions in Boston, MA in 1995.
Catherine worked as an Oncology Nurse Practitioner at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center, the University of Rochester Medical Center James P. Wilmot Cancer Center in Rochester, NY, the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center, the Fallon Clinic, the University of North Carolina Department of Medicine and at the Community Medical Alliance in Boston, MA.
A high point in her career was the opportunity to found and direct the Pain and Symptom Management Service of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Catherine’s consultations included international work including the Tasmanian School of Nursing in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia where she served as a visiting faculty member for three months to support the development of a Post Graduate Diploma in Cancer Nursing.
She provided consultation in the US to the John Wayne Cancer Institute in Santa Monica, CA, the UCSF School of Nursing in San Francisco, the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Virginia Mason Hospital Cancer Nursing Program in Seattle, WA, the American Cancer Society in Honolulu, HI, and Adria Labs in Dublin, OH.
Catherine’s distinguished career included the highest honors awarded in oncology nursing: The Thirteenth Annual Oncology Nursing Society Schering Clinical Lectureship Award for Excellence in Oncology Nursing in 1997, and the Eleventh Annual Virginia Lee Franklin Distinguished Lecture in Medical-Surgical Nursing at the University of Maryland School of Nursing.
Catherine held may positions in the Oncology Nursing Society ranging from task force to committee membership and rising to serve as the Secretary of this national organization.
Catherine authored or co-authored numerous peer- reviewed articles, book chapters, manuscripts/monographs and participated in research studies. She held adjunct appointments at the MGH Institute of Health Professions, the Boston College School of Nursing, the University of Michigan School of Nursing, and the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing.
Catherine’s international speaking engagements included work in the following locations: Oslo, Norway, Jerusalem, Israel, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Australia, Athens, Greece, Vienna, Austria and Hamburg, Germany.
If asked, Cath would say her career highlights included the visiting faculty opportunity in Australia, the founding of the Pain and Symptom Management Service at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and her inclusion in the Harvard Medical School physician continuing education program as the first nurse to present in this forum.
However, her greatest achievement was the clinical care of countless numbers of patients and their families and loved ones who had the benefit of her caring, her compassion, her clinical expertise and her ability to navigate the health care system to achieve the best for her patients. She served as an expert clinician, mentor to nurses and role model for the oncology profession.
Memberships include New York State Nurse Practitioners’ Association, Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, Oncology Nursing Society, Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society, American Pain Society, American Society of Clinical Oncology. Also, there are publications in peer-reviewed journals too numerous to list, twelve book chapters, and twelve manuscripts/monographs.
Cathy enjoyed traveling, vacationing in Maine and reading the New York Times.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph & Catherine Hogan.
Surviving are 1 sister, Mary (Richard) Bovenzi of Rochester; 1 brother, William (Joanne) Hogan of Hornell; 2 nephews, Joseph (Julie) Bovenzi and Jason (Tammy Kim) Bovenzi; 1 niece, Erin (Christopher Lewis) Hogan; 1great-nephew, RJ Bovenzi; 1 aunt; several cousins.
The family of Catherine M. “Cathy” Hogan will receive friends on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at 10:00 AM at St. Ann’s Church.
Cathy’s family request that memorial contributions in her name be made to the Hornell Alumni Association, PO Box 135, Hornell, NY 14843 or Mt. Carmel House, 4 Planet Street, Rochester, NY 14606. Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home.
I was very sorry to hear about Cathy’s illness and subsequent passing. We go back a long way, from 2nd grade at St. Ann’s through HHS (Class of 70).
My wife and I enjoyed her company at our 30th HHS class reunion in 2000. Since then, we had corresponded occasionally, but had lost touch after her relocation to Michigan. She was a fine person.
My mother supervised several nursing students in the early 70’s. Among them was Cathy. I remember Mom speaking highly of her.
Our sympathies lie with her family. Heaven’s gain is our loss.
God Bless
Marty and Barbara Hendee
I only knew Cathy a few short years. I worked with her for two years ! I will miss her so much. She had a great sense of humor and was always there when needed! I knew she had done a lot with her career but could not imagine that it was as impressive as her obituary. Rest in peace Cathy, you deserve it!
Bill and Joann and families: thinking of you during your loss…so very sorry to hear about your sister. You are in my prayers. In sympathy…Kim Wood and family
The Sullivans and Hogans grew up together due to the closeness of our parents. As far as I am concerned we are, and always have been family. I can assure you that my family feels they lost a sister and because of that we grieve for Mary and Bill and their families. The world lost an angel this weekend, and we are all better off for having been touched by her. Thank You Cath
God Bless
Cathy and I crossed paths many, many times through ONS and when she was in North Carolina. I am at Duke and she was at UNC, but the rivalry is only in basketball not in our shared passion for cancer nursing. My condolences to her family.
Our loss is Heaven’s gain. We have so many happy memories of growing up with Cath and the Hogans. Words cannot express our sorrow for you and your families, Mary and Bill. Cath left the world a better place without a doubt. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joanne and Bill,
Adam and I would like to express our deepest condolences at the lost of Cathy, who was an amazing woman. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.
I was very sorry to hear about Cathy. I enjoyed working with her. She was a good friend and excellent mentor. She will be missed. Thinking of all her family and dear friends at this difficult time. ~Lucy
I only met Cathy a few times, and the last probably 20 years ago, but clearly recall her as truly selfless and humble, yet insightful and smart. Obviously a person who cared about others more than herself. The world needs a lot more people like Cathy, and I am truly sad at her passing.
What a distinguished life she led. Her caring and giving ways touched so many in real need. That is legacy! I too have memories of the Sullivan’s and the Hogans at get togethers as children. Then later in life listening to our moms tell stories around Julia’s table. Cath would fill us in on her travels. God bless her and my love to Bill, Mary and all the family
To the Hogans and Bovenzis — our thoughts and prayers are with you. Cathy was a wonderful person who dedicated her adult life to the care of others who were in need of physical comfort, and to teaching others to do as she did. There’s a special place in Heaven for all nurses, but an even more special one for those who practiced as she did. We will all miss her.
I first met Catherine in 1997 when we became colleagues in Boston. Through all the intervening years she has been a good and steadfast friend. I will miss her very much.
We knew Cathy when she was at the Univ of North Carolina. She was an incredible oncology professional and a personal friend. Her compassion for her patients and her sense of humor will be missed.