Gilbert "Gib" G. Grogan
Died: May 10, 2013
Gilbert G. "Gib" Grogan, 75, of Hackettstown, N.J., died on Friday, May 10, 2013 at Hackettstown Regional Medical Center, Hackettstown, N.J..
Born August 24, 1937 in Morristown, N.J., he was the son of the late Leo & Victoria Doncheski Grogan and is predeceased by his brothers, Leo "Red" Grogan and Gerald Grogan.
A lifelong resident of Hackettstown, Gib retired in 1994 as Supervisor from the Pio Costa Sand & Gravel Co., Great Meadows, N.J. and previously worked at Westinghouse and Halecrest where he was instrumental in resuming operations of Iron Ore mining at Mt. Hope Mine in N.J.. After his military service, Gib worked in the family business, Grogan Brothers Welding, Hackettstown, N.J. for several years.
He Proudly served our country in the United States Navy aboard the Destroyer DD556 Haley for 3 years.
Gib was a 50 year member of the Hackettstown Fire Department, Cataract Hose Co, Hackettstown N.J. and was a member of the Exempt Firemans Association.
He is survived by his wife, Arlene M. Nowicki Grogan of Hackettstown. 1 daughter, Kelly Camporini and her husband Al, 2 sons, Patrick Grogan and his wife Wendy. Sean Grogan and Melissa Alford, all three of Hackettstown. 6 loving grandchildren, Jeffrey, Kristin, Adam, Michael, Alexis and Dylan as well as 1 Great Grandson, Brody, the son of Brian and Kristin Wade.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, 5-14-13 from 5 to 8pm at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High St., Hackettstown, N.J. 07840. Funeral Services will be on Wednesday, 11:00AM at the funeral home. Interment will be at Pequest Union Cemetery, Great Meadows, N.J.. Online condolences may be sent to www.cochranfuneral.com.
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Tin Can Sailors, The National Assoc. of Destroyers, P.O. Box 100, Somerset, MA, 02726. (www.tcs@destroyers.org)
Born August 24, 1937 in Morristown, N.J., he was the son of the late Leo & Victoria Doncheski Grogan and is predeceased by his brothers, Leo "Red" Grogan and Gerald Grogan.
A lifelong resident of Hackettstown, Gib retired in 1994 as Supervisor from the Pio Costa Sand & Gravel Co., Great Meadows, N.J. and previously worked at Westinghouse and Halecrest where he was instrumental in resuming operations of Iron Ore mining at Mt. Hope Mine in N.J.. After his military service, Gib worked in the family business, Grogan Brothers Welding, Hackettstown, N.J. for several years.
He Proudly served our country in the United States Navy aboard the Destroyer DD556 Haley for 3 years.
Gib was a 50 year member of the Hackettstown Fire Department, Cataract Hose Co, Hackettstown N.J. and was a member of the Exempt Firemans Association.
He is survived by his wife, Arlene M. Nowicki Grogan of Hackettstown. 1 daughter, Kelly Camporini and her husband Al, 2 sons, Patrick Grogan and his wife Wendy. Sean Grogan and Melissa Alford, all three of Hackettstown. 6 loving grandchildren, Jeffrey, Kristin, Adam, Michael, Alexis and Dylan as well as 1 Great Grandson, Brody, the son of Brian and Kristin Wade.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, 5-14-13 from 5 to 8pm at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High St., Hackettstown, N.J. 07840. Funeral Services will be on Wednesday, 11:00AM at the funeral home. Interment will be at Pequest Union Cemetery, Great Meadows, N.J.. Online condolences may be sent to www.cochranfuneral.com.
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Tin Can Sailors, The National Assoc. of Destroyers, P.O. Box 100, Somerset, MA, 02726. (www.tcs@destroyers.org)
Condolences:
Jeff Saunders
#7
May 16th, 2013 11:54 am
Gib was a proud member of the Cataract Hose Co 1 for 52 years. A volunteer that was brave in his duty, stood strongly by his convictions, while selflessly protecting the lives and property of his neighbors.
It was an honor serving with him, he'll be greatly missed, but never forgotten.
Liz & Jim Curry
#6
May 15th, 2013 9:28 am
Pat, Wendy and family--With our deepest sympathy on the passing of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sincerely, Liz & Jim Curry
Kathy Grogan
#5
May 15th, 2013 12:48 am
Sorry for your loss. Losing a family member is hard and time will heal.
Henry A. Jewell
#4
May 13th, 2013 8:49 pm
Very sorry to hear of the loss of Mr.Grogan. Sincerely Henry A.Jewell
Michael Oppis
#3
May 13th, 2013 4:57 pm
What a great man, and a big loss to everyone. Please accept my deepest sympathy's for your loss. Stay strong for your Mom...
Love you guys Mike Oppis.
Ron & Barbara Shaw
#2
May 12th, 2013 1:53 pm
We send our deepest sympathy to all of you. Our thoughts are with you at such a sad time and our prayers to comfort you now. We will miss Gibby very much. Ron and Gibby went way back and had some stories to share every time they got together. Old friends for a very long time. God Bless you all. With Love, Ron & Barbara
Paul & Robin Wallace Delray Beach, Florida
#1
May 11th, 2013 8:55 pm
Robin & I are very saddened to hear of Gibby's passing.
Though school has taken me away from Hackettstown, it is still my home, and one of the pleasures I had in my time in the Fire Department was sitting and talking to Gibby, and did we talk.
I am sorry I can not make it back for the funeral, and pray God's comfort on you all.
May God Bless you all.
Paul
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