AMESVILLE — Randolph Allard Hogan, 78,passed away on Sept. 30, 2026, after a valiant battle with cancer. Randy was born on Dec. 10, 1947 in Queens, New York.As a child, he developed a passion for cars. As a teen, he loved to read and listen to jazz. Randy loved movies and possessed an encyclopedic knowledge of film. He carried these interests, and many more, throughout his life. He relished a good conversation and a strong cup of coffee.
Randy spent much time during his childhood in Mexico City, where his mother, Elena Rubio Garcia, was born and he felt deeply connected to his heritage. His father, Lucien Marion Hogan, was born in Randolph, Massachusetts which is how Randy got his name.
After graduating from Piedmont University, the highlight of his career was working his way up the ranks to become a book editor at the New York Times. His English translation of Gabriel García Márquez’s novel, “The Story of a Shipwrecked Sailor,” was published by Alfred A. Knopf in 1986.
In 1996, Randy married Martha Eliot Sloane. They lived in Nyack, New York for many years. In 2010, they moved to Amesville, Connecticut and quickly settled into the community, which they loved. His beloved wife, Martha, predeceased him in 2021. During his illness, Randy’s positive attitude and resilience throughout was an inspiration to everyone around him. Local neighbors took care of his much loved dog, Mia, which was a godsend. He has been a wonderful brother-in-law, uncle, and grand uncle to the Sloane/Robbins family, and his curiosity, wit, and kindness will be dearly missed by his wide circle of friends.
