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Robert Kevin Cogan, 68, passed away January 3, 2023 after a long and courageous battle with metastatic lung cancer, with his devoted and beloved partner, Laura Rudio, by his side.
Robert was born on July 17, 1954 in Red Bank, New Jersey to the late Edward J. and Anne L. Cogan. Cogan never managed to win a race in 1982, and was possibly fired by Roger Penske because of it and replaced by Al Unser in 1983. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. Kevin F. Cogan, 62, of Rector passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? INDIANAPOLIS A mob of congratulatory fans and reporters surrounded Kevin Cogan in his garage Saturday after his runner-up finish to Bobby Rahal in the Indianapolis 500. "We had them all snowed, dominated them with both cars," Walker said. The remainder of his season was inconsistent, highlighted by a second-place finish at the Domino's Pizza Pocono 500 at Pocono International Raceway to teammate Rick Mears. for the wonderful care given throughout his journey. All rights reserved. There are no events at this time. The versatile Cogan was also hired bySilk Cut Jaguarin 1988 to drive at Le Mans. 6 min ago. Please visit www.kilmerfuneralhome.com to view Roberts Book of Memories and leave condolences. [5] Foyt wrote a memoir of his career in 1983 and when mentioning the crash, in a more analytic form, assigned some blame on Mears for the slow start, while assigning Cogan the rest of the responsibility. 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Robert Kevin Cogan Obituary It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Robert Kevin Cogan (South Glens Falls, New York), born in Red Bank, New Jersey, who passed away on January 3, 2023, at the age of 68, leaving to mourn family and friends. Beloved brother of five siblings: Edward (Beth) deceased, Jack (Joanne) deceased, Patricia, Lynn Curran (Greg) and Ann Thvedt. My dearest Kevin, although we were only briefly reunited after I moved back from TX after 19 years, we shared many wonderful times together in the past. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Kevin J. Cogan to show support. Cogan was a longtime attorney of the Boston law firm Hale and Dorr, now WilmerHale, joining the firm in 1952. Kevin Cogan (full name John Kevin Cogan), born in Culver City, California, 31 March 1956 is a former racecar driver who drove in Formula One from 1980 to 1981. Newspapers & Gazettes. He was the retired president and business manager of LIUNA Local 1357 and fought, supported and advocated for every union cardholder he met. In the driving seat of the all-conqueringPenske-DFX PC10everything looked bright for the young racer. But nothing gave Bob greater pleasure than riding around in his classic cars through the years, with his arm out the window, listening to oldies music and enjoying the life he was blessed with. Find an Obituary. Any final interest he had in racing died with Scott. But it wouldnt be the last time. Kevin Cogan does not look back on his IndyCar career with fond memories. Then things began to look up when he joined Pat Patricks team for 1986. Welcome to the chaos that is Niamh & Kevin Cogan. He was 93. "When you realize it took him out, too, well, it's not something he wanted to do. During his nearly 50-year career, he served as chairman of the firm's corporate department and was a member of the executive committee. Info from Wiki. Such a great smile! Foyt was just five years removed from becoming the race's only four-time 500 winner, and he was a front-row starter. A few months later he was ready for his first Indianapolis 500. Recovery spanned three months, but the next injury was worse. This unfortunately set the tune for Cogans year which was marred by several more crashes, resulting in his sacking from Indys legendary team after only one season. During this time Mike Curb and Dan Gurney merged their teams to form Curb-All American Racers. Rahal got the jump on Cogan and charged into the lead. JoJo, Loving prayers for all the family; I'll treasure so many memories of our youth with all my Cogan cousins. Driving a RAM Williams in the 1980 Canadian Grand Prix, he failed to qualify, suffering the same result driving for Tyrrell at the 1981 US GP West. He was managing partner from 1976 to 1984 and chairman from 1984 to 1996. The race was immediately red-flagged. Very few conversations were left undone without a laugh or smile. Thank you Janet & Jim, he loved having you as neighbors, he was a man with many smiles, and is deeply missed. So many memories. Cogan would finish out the season 23rd in points. Funeral arrangement under the care ofSimkins Funeral Home. May GODs blessing be on the Cogan family. [4], The commonly outspoken Foyt also chimed in during comments to ABC's Chris Economaki with,[2] "he ran right square into my goddamned left front'Coogin'." In 1982 Cogan joined Team Penske to drive the No. There is no photo or video of Kevin J. Cogan.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Actually, Cogan has been fairly successful at the Speedway. His great nephews Shawn, Logan and Conner Pereless, Carter and Caleb Pereless, and Reid Cogan-Teicher. Find an Obituary. Eric is survived by his wife Marie Cogan, daughter Emily Cogan, parents Beverly and Robert Cogan, San Diego, and brother Andrew, LA. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Kevin Cogan to pay them a last tribute. 33 Skoal Bandit March 84C-Cosworth DFX. It's road under the tires now, but Cogan still lives with the debris. In 1985 Cogan would begin to drive for Kraco Racing in the No. Cogan would again score no points towards the championship. XXOO, Always, My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. MyHeritage Family Trees; 1940 United States Federal Census; England & Wales, Birth Index, 1837-2005; U.S. Yearbooks Name Index, 1890-1979 . Cogan made his Indycar debut at the 1981 Indianapolis 500, driving the No. Chris Cogan and his brother Kevin began collecting, restoring, racing and showing cars. Family gatherings and fun times were always happening there. Sometimes the golden boy with the feathered blonde hair gets lost on the road to glory. A special thanks to his longtime friend Eric Semon, for always being there for him and helping whenever needed.
At Roberts request there will be no calling hours or services. Helping neither Cogan nor Sneva was that Bignotti-Cotter began to develop the Theodore 83 rather than continue to use the proven March 83C. Sadly for Cogan the green-flag was waved on lap 198. Then Arie Luyendijk crashed with 5 laps to go. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Women who eat fast food have worse mental health than men, new study says, New smartphone can go from 0% to 100% in less than 10 minutes, This zero-calorie sweetener has been linked to heart attack and stroke, Participating in 11 minutes of daily exercise can extend your life, study says. You have funeral questions, we have answers. A year earlier, Penske and Patrick were the key fixtures in the controversial 1981 race. In a 2015 interview with a news reporter, it was revealed that Cogan has 2 more children, a daughter and a son, since his retirement. Memories that have lasted a lifetime. His next Indy headline was of a somewhat different note, as on the second lap of the 1989 Indy 500 he crashed out his March 88C in spectacular fashion. Coincidence or not, Cogan was out of a job at season's end. 17 Conseco Lola T9000-Cosworth DFS starting 13th and finishing 20th. Robert was born on July 17, 1954 in Red Bank, NJ to the late Edward J. and Anne L. Cogan. As the field approached the start-finish line to start the race, Cogan suddenly swerved right, touching and bouncing off Foyt's car, and directly into the path of and collecting Mario Andretti. We will miss him greatly. Cogan won one IndyCar race, the '86 season-opening event at Phoenix International Raceway. Connor was a passionate, gentle young man who loved his family so deeply. Cogans second DNQ concluded his brief GP career which should have endured much longer. (81 years old), July 23, 1940 - Rahal was not successful and Cogan started in 14th place and would lead for four laps during pit stops, eventually finishing in 14th place. in a Lola-Buick was fifth fastest among the 33 starters. Cogan would later get a second race at the Marlboro 500 at Michigan International Speedway for Stoops Racing in the No. Crawling over the pit wall, Foyt dropped the big unprintable word and walked away from reporter Chris Economaki. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. Streamwood (16-12, 14-8) scored three times in the third inning and four in the fourth to make a winner of Mike Diebold, who scattered eight hits and struck out nine in the complete-game victory . Cogan, now 59, fumbles to light a half-burned cigarette as he tries to connect his life then with his life now. Surviving are his wife, Susan; children,. Some feel that Sam Posey on ABC-TV inadvertently may have added to the controversy when he proclaimed "absolutely no idea" to the question of how it could have happened,[2] and saying "it was as if he turned the wheel intentionally. Kevin is survived by his fiance, Natalie A. Calabrese, of Rector; his brother, Gerald "Jerry" Cogan and his wife Sue, of Rapid City, SD; and he is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Kevin was a lifetime member of the Sons of the American Legion, Ligonier Post No. Driving a RAM Williams in the 1980 Canadian Grand Prix, he failed to qualify, suffering the same result driving for Tyrrell at the 1981 US GP West. Would you like to offer Kevin J. Cogans loved ones a condolence message? After seven rounds Cogan was ranked 11th in points when he was injured while competing at the Molson Indy Toronto at Exhibition Place. "Every shift is like being hit with a mallet in the bone.". Ways to honor Kevin COGAN's life and legacy. JACKSON CENTER Airstream will present the second annual Airstream Fine Art Invitational, May 30 to June 3, in conjunction with Alumapalooza at its headquarters in Jackson Cente . Foyt's team was able to make repairs and pushed his car out for the restart attempt. For all the damage caused by Andretti and Posey, Cogan considers them among his few remaining IndyCar friends. But nothing gave Bob greater pleasure than riding around in his classic cars through the years, with his arm out the window, listening to oldies music and enjoying the life he was blessed with.
Besides his parents, Robert was predeceased by his brother Edward J. Cogan O.D., and his brother-in-law Robert Pereless Sr.
Left to cherish his memory are his endearing partner of 40 years, Laura Rudio, his sister, Nancy Pereless, his sister, Ellen Farley, his sister-in-law, Renee Cogan and brother-in-law, Jeffery Farley. Cogan, who qualified on the second day, started in the sixth row, even though his qualifying speed of 222.844 m.p.h. Kenneth A. Cogan, of Latrobe, died on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at his home as peacefully as he lived. Cogan has become reclusive, when it comes to racing. Thank you Warren, I miss him terribly..he WAS one of a kind. Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Andretti shoved Cogan, a response so well received by the crowd cheers can be heard on the broadcast. Nevermind Delete Photo Are you sure? Obituary. In literally a snap, Cogan's life changed. January 3, 2023 John Kevin Cogan[1] (born in Culver City, California on March 31, 1956[1]) is a former race car driver who drove in Formula One from 1980 to 1981. The car was off the pace at the beginning of practice and Cogan faced the possibility of failing to qualify. Many were certain they had just seen a tragedy happen before their eyes. Calling Hours. He loved being in the trees and hunting with his brother Gregg. Periodic (National : 1977 - 2011) Mon 1 Aug 1977 [Issue No.P7] Page 1. Obituaries can vary in the amount of information they contain, but many of them are genealogical goldmines, including information such as: names, dates, place of birth and death, marriage information, and family relationships. Write your message of sympathy today. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Please visit www.kilmerfuneralhome.com to leave condolences and to view Roberts Book of Memories. Kevin had to endure a lenghty re-hab period in which he missed out on the 1992 race. 32 Sugaripe Prunes Phoenix PR-01-Cosworth DFX for Jerry O'Connell Racing, as part of the USAC Gold Crown Championship. November 15, 2016. Kilmer Funeral Home, 136 Main St., South Glens Falls, NY. Government Gazette Notices. to the family or plant a tree The collection of cars has also evolved and grown with a focus on post-war to modern sports and racing cars. Layne's Funeral Home, 360-687-3143. Grief Support. The Runge Mortuary & Crematory. Kevin graduated from St. Joseph College (1962) and received his MBA from DePaul University (1970). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Age 68, of Minerva, died Friday, July 22, 2022 following injuries sustained in an accident. Gordon Johncock, Johnny Rutherford[4] and Bobby Unser[2] later placed some blame for the accident on the polesitter Rick Mears, for bringing the field down at such a slow pace. legendary announcer Jim McKay said. Later, while walking through Gasoline Alley, Foyt called it "a stupid deal.". Refine Your Search Results All Filters 1 Kevin P Cogan, 58 Resides in Staten Island, NY Lived In Plattsburgh NY, West Islip NY, Huntington NY, Selden NY His family moved from New Jersey to Syracuse and Clifton Park, New York, before finally settling on Windy Hill in Glens Falls, New York.
Robert graduated from Glens Falls High School and worked his entire working career for the family businesses. In driver introductions, he'd wave with one hand and hide his other hand behind his back with middle finger extended. Original television footage was inconclusive, and Cogan firmly assessed the blame on Guerrero, claiming that Guerrero cut down on him. Sorry you had to go. On October 28, 2020, God extended his almighty hand of love and touched the brow of our dear loved one, John (Jack) Patrick Cogan, the loving husband of Kathleen Kelly Cogan. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. A special thanks to his longtime friend, Eric Semon, for always being there for him and helping whenever needed. View Mehinzada Suta Schiller Park Messages run for up to one year and you There will be no public visitations. So sorry to hear of Kevin's passing. Meanwhile, Andretti and Foyt were furious and outspoken about their displeasure with Cogan. He was loved and cherished by many people including : his wife Maureen; his children, Kevin (Corrie), Peter and Katie; his grandchildren, Emma, Abby and Lily; his siblings, Edward (Beth), Jack (Joanne), Patricia, Lynn Curran (Greg) and Ann Thvedt; his siblings-in-law, Thomas Smith (Virginia) and Donald (Debby); and his parents, Edward Cogan and Evelyn Cogan. In a post-wreck interview, Penske stood behind Cogan, although he also refused to confirm nor deny the broken CV-joint believed to be responsible. The funeral service will take place on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at the Costello-Runyon Funeral Home, 568 Middlesex Ave. (Rt. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Kevin J. Cogan to show support. in memory of Kevin J. Cogan, please visit our floral store. Cogan also refused invitations to participate in Indianapolis 500 festivities during the 100th anniversary of the race in 2011.(9). He was born on June 3, 1936 in Suffern, New York to the late John E. Cogan and Mary Hade Cogan Jack dedicated 56 years in Biomedical Research and Veterinary Services. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kate E. Cogan to pay them a last tribute. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Robert Kevin Cogan (South Glens Falls, New York), born in Red Bank, New Jersey, who passed away on January 3, 2023, at the age of 68, leaving to mourn family and friends. can stop at any time. ", Posey even suggested Cogan turned the wheel "intentionally.". Foyt and Mario Andretti. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The first crash, in 1984 at Pocono (Pa.) Raceway, broke his feet. When he retired after the 1993 season, Cogan had 118 Champ Car starts and 12 at Indianapolis. He didnt qualify. Robert graduated from Glens Falls High School and worked his entire working career for the family businesses. 11 Conseco Lola T9300-Ilmor-Chevrolet Indy V8 265A in a part-time schedule. Medication helps, but there are side effects. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. He was predeceased by : his parents, Edward J. Cogan and Anne L. Cogan; his brother Edward J. Cogan O. D.; and his brother-in-law Robert Pereless Sr.. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 11 Schaefer Beer/Playboy Fashions March 88C-Cosworth DFX (although an 87C was used at the Miller High Life 200 at the Milwaukee Mile). The Lady Hornets had another strong showing as they finished third at the Larry Cogan Invitational. He did a fine job backing up the winning Jaguar by finishing fourth together with fellow Indycar driver Derek Daly and Aussie touring car driver Larry Perkins, who was dubbed The Cowangie Kid in his youth. Sympathy Ideas. After the race, Walker said, the team was focused on the disappointment of Mears losing the late duel with Gordon Johncock. He said he comes close to falling a lot. Johncock, who went on to win the 1982 race, pointed out that Andretti had jumped the start, and could have avoided the spinning car of Cogan had he been lined up properly in the second row. The last time Cogan . Most importantly, he had a genuine sweetness about him throughout his life that drew everyone to him. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Your time was too short. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Dora Jean Cogan. This time he smashed his legs. Arrangements are in the care of M.B. Sign up to get the most recent local obituaries delivered to your inbox. Cogan qualified in 12th place and finished the race in fourth place with 197 laps completed. Andretti shunned Cogan's attempts to explain himself with a light shove. As a result of the crash Cogan missed the remainder of the year (Menard wasn't going to do anymore races) and the next year. In lieu of flowers,. In 1988 Cogan would begin to drive for Machinists Union Racing in the No. <p>Glens Falls</p><p>Robert Kevin Cogan, 68, passed away January 3, 2023 after a long and courageous battle with metastatic lung cancer, with his devoted and beloved partner, Laura Rudio, by his side.</p><p><br></p><p>Robert was born on July 17, 1954 in Red Bank, New Jersey to the late Edward J. and Anne L. Cogan. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. 2023 Simkins Funeral Home. Cogan's shocking accident took out four cars, including himself and Andretti. 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