John Michael "Jack" Boggan

Boggan, John Michael “Jack,” after 88 years in this world, was called home by Our Father on August 29, 2022. Surrounded by loved ones, his passing was peaceful, and his family rejoices in the knowledge that he is reunited with his wife of 68 years and one true love Barbara Ann Boggan, as well as his daughter Mary Leah Loudermilk and his parents John and Beatrice Boggan. Jack was a man of many talents, having lived a life full of many accomplishments, love, and a passion for life. First and foremost, he was the beloved husband and patriarch of his large family, and a devoted son of his Heavenly Father. He was well known as a man of steadfast loyalty, thoughtfulness, quick wit, intelligence, and charity. As a successful and visionary businessman, he began by building his own real estate and insurance firm, later served as the treasurer of the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center before finally becoming its executive director. A devoted member of both his secular and religious communities, Jack coached the Dixie Debs to three consecutive softball World Series championships, was involved with the State Democratic Executive Committee, the Boys & Girls Club of America, the Knights of Columbus at the Council, Assembly, and state levels, and was instrumental in the creation and building of the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. He is survived by his children Michael Earl Boggan, Julie Ann Boggan Kaminsky, Linda Boggan, Jacqueline Michelle “Jackie” Boggan Moore, and John Patrick Boggan; his sons-in-law James Kaminsky and Greg Moore; his daughter-in-law Joan Boggan; his grandchildren Anella Nicole Di Vito, John Michael Schutta, Regina Schutta, Rachael Suzanne Finlay; his sister-in-law Mary Lois Parker; and a host of dearly loved cousins, friends, and extended family. The family extends our heartfelt thanks to the staff of St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Knights of Columbus, and the wonderful caregivers of Hope Hospice for the devotion, tenderness, and exceptional care with which they treated Jack. Their professionalism and grace were a blessing to us and made the sadness of his loss easier to bear. There will be a visitation on Friday, September 2nd, at the Cathedral of St. Paul, 2120 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham beginning at 8:30 a.m., to be followed by the celebration of Mass at 10:00 a.m. He will be interred at Oakwood Memorial Gardens in Gardendale after Mass.

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John Michael "Jack" Boggan

February 19, 1934 - August 29, 2022