Edward Joseph Hogan, age 55, of Leesburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family and in the arms of his beloved wife, on October 6 ^th , 2016 at  INOVA Fairfax Hospital from an unexpected complication from surgery.

Edward was born on March 7 ^th , 1961 in Fort Belvoir, Virgina.  Edward married Sharon Hill Owens Hogan on August 3 ^rd , 2002, at Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. Edward attended Miami of Ohio University. He is best known for his participation and the success of HBI Priority Freight.  Edward was well-respected in the air cargo transportation industry and served in numerous capacities in several national and international professional organizations.  His fiery brand of management became somewhat of a legend within the industry, as he was known as much for his plain talk as he was for his big heart and gratitude toward his associates and contemporaries throughout.  Following the sale of HBI, Edward ventured to Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina where he invested in rental homes and the restaurant known as The Pelican's Perch.  After five years in Ocean Isle Beach, he relocated to Leesburg, Virginia in January 2016.

He leaves behind his wife, Sharon Hogan; his son, Alec Owens; his parents, COL USA(Ret) Thomas J. & Florence Hogan; three brothers—Michael (Judy) Hogan, Daniel Hogan, Timothy (Priscilla) Hogan; three sisters—Amy (Joseph) Paratore, Karen (Curtiss) White, Julie Hogan; 15 nieces & nephews, and 3 great nieces & nephews. He is preceded in death by his brother, Stephen Hogan.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 9:00 PM on Thursday, October 13 ^th at Colonial Funeral Home in Leesburg, Virginia.  A funeral mass will be held on Friday, October 14 ^th at 1:30 PM at St. John's Catholic Church in Leesburg, Virginia. The family wishes to thank the compassionate doctors, nurses and staff who cared for Edward at both INOVA Loudon & INOVA Fairfax Hospitals.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to  The Ed Hogan ECMO Fund at INOVA Health Foundation, 8110 Gatehouse Rd Suite 200E, Falls Church, VA 22046, attention Kirstin McArthur.

Immediately following the graveside service at Union Cemetery a reception will be held at Ida Lee Recreation Center, Ida Lee Dr NW, Leesburg, VA 20176.