IN MEMORIAM:  Frank Grogan, 93;

WWII Veteran Worked In Navy Yard

ONEONTA – Francis “Frank” Grogan, 93, of Oneonta, at World War II veteran who then worked in the Navy as a civilian, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at Robinson Terrace Nursing Home in Stamford.

Born on Jan. 8, 1923, in Mount Kisco, Frank was the son of the late Michael and Edith (Sands) Grogan.

Frank served in the Navy during World War II.  Following his honorable discharge he continued to work for the Navy at the Brooklyn Navy Yard for over 20 years. He later worked for the South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside as a refrigeration engineer until his retirement. He also served with the Air Force Reserves for many years.

He was married to Joan Ellen (Grisbach) Grogan, who survives.

Frank was naturally handy and could repair just about anything. He was a skilled carpenter and often worked on building and repair projects around his home.

He enjoyed summer vacations, where trips to Maine were an annual event for the Grogan family and following his retirement Frank and Joan enjoyed traveling together.

Besides his wife Joan, Frank is survived by two sons: Peter (Kathleen) Grogan of Hernando, Fla., and Michael (Christine) Grogan of Novato, Calif.; grandchildren  Corinna Grogan and her fiancée, Isaac Denever of Rumney, N.H., Joshua Grogan of Sacramento, Calif., Sean Grogan of Sacramento, Calif., and Dustin (Angela) Grogan of Delmar; one brother: Michael Grogan of Gilboa; and a sister: Caroline (Larry) Natalie of Gilboa.

Frank was predeceased by two brothers: James and Thomas Grogan.
A service will be at noon on Sunday, April 24, at MacArthur Funeral home, 40 Cornell Ave., Hobart, with the Rev. David Collins officiating.