Obituary of Joan Ellen Grogan

Joan Ellen Grogan, 91, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, May 25, 2016 at Robinson Terrace Nursing Home in Stamford. Born on November 20, 1924 in New York City, NY, Joan was the daughter of the Phillip and Martha (Johnson) Griesbach. She was married to the late Francis "Frank" Grogan, who passed away on April 19, 2016. She enjoyed summer vacations, where trips to Maine were an annual event for the Grogan family and following their retirement Joan and Frank enjoyed traveling together. Joan is survived by two sons: Peter (Kathleen) Grogan of Hernando, FL and Michael (Christine) Grogan of Novato, CA; grandchildren: Corinna Grogan and her fiancée, Isaac DeWever of Rumney, NH, Joshua Grogan of Sacramento, CA, Sean Grogan of Sacramento, CA, and Dustin (Angela) Grogan of Delmar; one brother: Michael Grogan of Gilboa; and a sister: Caroline (Larry) Natalie of Gilboa. A celebration of life will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, June 25 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 240 Lincoln Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY. Graveside services will be held at 11AM on Monday, June 27, 2016 at Long Island National Cemetery, 2040 Wellwood Avenue, Farmingdale, NY Contributions in memory of Joan may be made to Catskill Area Hospice, 1 Birchwood Dr., Oneonta, NY 13820