Robert J. “Bob” Hogan, 48, of Nashua, after a brief battle with lung cancer, died peacefully on Monday, August 24, 2015 at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua, surrounded by his family and closest friends. Bob was born on February 23, 1967 in Lynn, MA, as the son of the late Robert J. and Irene (Basiliere) Hogan, Sr. Bob leaves behind his beloved wife of nearly thirteen years, flutist Marjorie (Bollinger) Hogan. After the couple relocated from Massachusetts to Nashua, Bob supported Marjorie in the city's arts scene, in which both were very active. Bob was a highly skilled craftsman and mentor on the job, making custom professional orchestral flutes for several decades. Most recently he had been employed for Brannen Brothers Flutemakers, Inc. in Woburn. Bob is remembered as a fun-loving and devoted husband and friend. He loved entertaining and was known for grilling excellent food and enjoying bonfires. He was an avid fan of wrestling and 80s metal music. Bob attended Lynn Classical High School. In addition to his parents, Bob was predeceased by a cousin James, and several aunts and uncles. Besides his beloved wife, Marjorie, Bob is survived by his uncle, Clarence Basiliere, and his wife Genevieve (Deveau); many cousins, including his closest cousin, Christine (Hosman) Dube and her husband Bryant; his Goddaughter, Julia; his sister-in-law, Ellen Leader; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jeffrey Bollinger and his wife, Denise (Wojszewski); and several nieces and nephews, Jonathan Hammond, Michael and Travis Leader, Heather Bollinger, Ryan Scherrer, Ashley and Destiny Shaw, and Marygrace Biedeman; and many beloved friends. SERVICES: Visiting hours will be held from 2:00 - 4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 pm on Friday, August 28, 2015 at the Davis Funeral Home, One Lock Street, Nashua. A funeral service will be held at Community Chapel, 5 St. Laurent Street, Nashua, on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 10:00 AM. Family and friends are invited to attend. A celebration of his life and gathering will take place at his late home on Sunday from 1:00 – 5:00 PM. Interment prayers and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make a memorial contribution to City Arts Nashua or Merrimack Valley Flute Choir. A scholarship fund is also being established in Bob’s name; for more information, see “Remembering Bob Hogan” on Facebook.