Official Obituary of
Hodgson Markham Modinger
June 24, 2019
Hodgson Modinger Obituary
Hodgson Markham Modinger peacefully passed onto Heaven on Monday, June 24, 2019 after nearly 100 years of loving and creating, serving and contributing, traveling and exploring, befriending and empowering others. He is now at peace, with his beautiful bride Elizabeth Quaid Modinger at his side in Heaven, sharing a Guinness with old pals from Ireland and his fellow WWII sailors, as well as his Merchant Marine shipmates sailing from Africa to Russia during the Cold War era, and friends from the quaint towns of New Orleans and Covington, Louisiana; Adare, Ireland; and Blytheville, Arkansas.
Born in New Orleans in 1919 and the second of four children to Cornelius and Maud Modinger, Hodgson was a Godly man of moderation and peace, dignified justice for others, charitable kindness and gratitude, sound wisdom and Holy reflection. His life was incredible — spanning a childhood enduring the Great Depression, naval combat in both the Pacific and European theatres of WWII, exploring the world as a Merchant Marine, and finding an Irish bride with whom to start a quiet, peaceful family life. He dabbled in music in his youth and painting in his senior years, continuously absorbing literature, art and world culture, and learning from all whom he met along the way. Hodgson loved the human soul and had faith in and understanding for all with whom he crossed paths — in church life, town life and abroad.
Dad joins his wife, parents and siblings Connie, Amelia and Maudie in Heaven. He is survived by his sons John and Edward and daughter (in-law) Linda; his grandchildren Ashley, Jack, Noah and Isabelle; 30 nieces and nephews; and scores of non-blood-related, but genuine “family” and neighbors from the communities of Covington, New Orleans, the US and Ireland.
Services will be held the morning of Thursday, July 25th at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 125 East 19th Ave., Covington, LA 70433, with Visitation from 9:30 AM-10:30 AM; a Eulogy from 10:30 AM-11:00 AM; and Mass, 11:00 AM-12:00 Noon. Hodgson will be interned with military honors at St. Joseph’s Abbey the same day at 12:30 PM, simultaneously with his beloved wife Elizabeth.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Northshore Food Bank or Habitat For Humanity would be appreciated.
Tributes can be posted at www.serenitycovington.com
Funeral HomeSerenity Funeral Home
20419 Hwy 36
Covington LA - 70433
US
(985) 875-1131
(985) 875-1132
Born in New Orleans in 1919 and the second of four children to Cornelius and Maud Modinger, Hodgson was a Godly man of moderation and peace, dignified justice for others, charitable kindness and gratitude, sound wisdom and Holy reflection. His life was incredible — spanning a childhood enduring the Great Depression, naval combat in both the Pacific and European theatres of WWII, exploring the world as a Merchant Marine, and finding an Irish bride with whom to start a quiet, peaceful family life. He dabbled in music in his youth and painting in his senior years, continuously absorbing literature, art and world culture, and learning from all whom he met along the way. Hodgson loved the human soul and had faith in and understanding for all with whom he crossed paths — in church life, town life and abroad.
Dad joins his wife, parents and siblings Connie, Amelia and Maudie in Heaven. He is survived by his sons John and Edward and daughter (in-law) Linda; his grandchildren Ashley, Jack, Noah and Isabelle; 30 nieces and nephews; and scores of non-blood-related, but genuine “family” and neighbors from the communities of Covington, New Orleans, the US and Ireland.
Services will be held the morning of Thursday, July 25th at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 125 East 19th Ave., Covington, LA 70433, with Visitation from 9:30 AM-10:30 AM; a Eulogy from 10:30 AM-11:00 AM; and Mass, 11:00 AM-12:00 Noon. Hodgson will be interned with military honors at St. Joseph’s Abbey the same day at 12:30 PM, simultaneously with his beloved wife Elizabeth.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Northshore Food Bank or Habitat For Humanity would be appreciated.
Tributes can be posted at www.serenitycovington.com
Funeral HomeSerenity Funeral Home
20419 Hwy 36
Covington LA - 70433
US
(985) 875-1131
(985) 875-1132
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