John M. Fogarty 76 years of Bridgewater formerly of Easton and Brockton died Thursday August 7, 2008 at the Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center after a period of failing health. He was the devoted husband for 51 years of Antonetta (Procaccini) Fogarty. Born and raised in Brockton, he was the son of the late Michael J. and Bridget (Kearney) Fogarty and was a 1949 graduate of Brockton High School. Following his graduation he enlisted in the US Air Force and began a 20 year career that included service during the Korean and Viet Nam conflicts. He was a B52 pilot with the Strategic Air Command and flew many missions over Viet Nam and retired in 1970 with the rank of Major. Following his discharge he had also worked for many years as a systems analyst for Decatur Hopkins.
Mr. Fogarty was an avid golfer and a member of D.W. Field Golf Course. He also enjoyed reading, working on his computer and most importantly time spent with his family and friends. He had been a member of VFW Post 1046 and the Bertocci Club both in Brockton.
In addition to his wife he is survived by two daughters Kathleen M. Samaras and her husband Thomas of Brockton and Patricia A. Riley and her husband Joe of Middleboro; two grandsons Thomas Samaras, Jr. and Christopher M. Samaras and a sister Margaret Sheehan and her husband Robert of Brockton. He also leaves several nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the Conley Funeral Home 138 Belmont St. (Rte 123) Brockton Tuesday at 9:30 am. Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church at 10:30 am. Burial with military honors in the Mass National Cemetery, Bourne at 12:30 pm. Visiting hours Monday 5-8 pm. Donations in John’s name may be made to the National Kidney Foundation 11 Vanderbilt Ave., Norwood, MA 02062, for online donations click here