FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED FUNERAL HOMES SINCE 1881
| Robert Joseph Brogan |
| September 23, 1934 - February 26, 2021 |
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Public Events and LocationsViewing - Monday, March 8, 2021, 10:00 to 11:00 AM at St. Catherine of Siena Church, HorshamFuneral Mass - Monday, March 8, 2021, 11:00 AM at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Horsham Military Honors - Tuesday, March 9, 2021, 10:00 AM at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown Graveside Service - Tuesday, March 9, 2021, 10:00 AM at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown |
ContactsFuneral Home - Wetzel and Son Funeral Home - 501 Easton Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090 - 215-659-0911 - Map |
| Clergy - St. Catherine of Siena Church - 321 Witmer Road, Horsham, PA 19044 - 215-672-2881 - Map |
| Cemetery - Washington Crossing National Cemetery - 830 Highland Road, Newtown, PA 18940 - 800-535-1117 - Map |
| Family Florist - Domenic Graziano Flowers & Gifts - 518 York Road, Warminster, PA 18974 - 215-675-2271 - Map |
| Donation - Wounded Warrior Project - PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 - 877-832-6997 - Map |
| Donation - St. Vincent DePaul Society Attn: Central Council - 401 West Johnson Highway, Norristown, PA 19401 - 484-704-7153 - Map |
Robert Joseph Brogan of Hatboro, Pennsylvania died Friday, February 26, 2021 at Garden Spring Center. He was 86 years old. Robert was born September 23, 1934 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania, son of the late Joseph Brogan and the late Clare Brogan (nee - Gallagher). He is the beloved husband of Virginia (nee Wheaton) Brogan; father of Lee and her husband John Sheppleman, Christine McLaughlin, Rodney Brogan and his wife Kathy, Dan Brogan (Wendy); grandfather of John Sheppleman Jr., Danielle Jacoby and her husband Tyler, Elliot (Bryanna) Coralluzzo, Candice, Dominic, Brandon, Aryanna McLaughlin, Louis Brogan, Pam Smith, Dylan, Corey and Jordan Brogan; great grandfather to Sawyer and Tobias Smith. Brother of Jerry Brogan and his wife Rosemary. He is also survived by his many nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Robert, also known as “Pappy” by family and friends, was born, raised, and educated in Weatherly, PA in Carbon County. He graduated from Weatherly High School and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He served in Strategic Air Command in Westover, MA. He served during the Korean War. After his discharge from the Air Force, he reenlisted in the US Navy where he served honorably until his retirement after 25 years in the military. During his time in the service he worked in Military Police and later as a Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counselor, conducting lectures at many schools in the area. After his retirement from the military, Robert worked at Helpline, a crisis center for youth. He also worked as security at Willow Grove Park Mall and in shipping/receiving for Lem Products. In his free time Robert enjoyed old movies, video games and playing the scratch offs. Over all the years he has helped with his grandchildren, School holidays and summer vacations. They all speak of his visits to Burdicks in Hatboro and letting them buy some candy. Or how he made his idea of grilled cheese or playing dominos. He had a great memory for people and faces and will be remembered for being a gregarious guy.
Relatives and friends were invited to his viewing on Monday, March 8, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. and Funeral Mass at 11:00 A.M. at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 321 Witmer Road, Horsham, PA 19044. Masks and social distancing are required.
Relatives and friends were also invited to his graveside service with military honors rendered by the United States Navy on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 10 AM at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Road, Newtown, PA 18940. Please be to the cemetery by 9:50 am and masks are required.
Religious services were conducted by Rev. Joseph F. Rymdeika from St. Catherine of Siena Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or St. Vincent DePaul Society Attn: Central Council, 401 West Johnson Highway, Norristown, PA 19401.
Family flowers arranged by Domenic Graziano Flowers & Gifts 215-675-2271.
www.wetzelandson.com
Robert, also known as “Pappy” by family and friends, was born, raised, and educated in Weatherly, PA in Carbon County. He graduated from Weatherly High School and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He served in Strategic Air Command in Westover, MA. He served during the Korean War. After his discharge from the Air Force, he reenlisted in the US Navy where he served honorably until his retirement after 25 years in the military. During his time in the service he worked in Military Police and later as a Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counselor, conducting lectures at many schools in the area. After his retirement from the military, Robert worked at Helpline, a crisis center for youth. He also worked as security at Willow Grove Park Mall and in shipping/receiving for Lem Products. In his free time Robert enjoyed old movies, video games and playing the scratch offs. Over all the years he has helped with his grandchildren, School holidays and summer vacations. They all speak of his visits to Burdicks in Hatboro and letting them buy some candy. Or how he made his idea of grilled cheese or playing dominos. He had a great memory for people and faces and will be remembered for being a gregarious guy.
Relatives and friends were invited to his viewing on Monday, March 8, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. and Funeral Mass at 11:00 A.M. at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 321 Witmer Road, Horsham, PA 19044. Masks and social distancing are required.
Relatives and friends were also invited to his graveside service with military honors rendered by the United States Navy on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 10 AM at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Road, Newtown, PA 18940. Please be to the cemetery by 9:50 am and masks are required.
Religious services were conducted by Rev. Joseph F. Rymdeika from St. Catherine of Siena Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or St. Vincent DePaul Society Attn: Central Council, 401 West Johnson Highway, Norristown, PA 19401.
Family flowers arranged by Domenic Graziano Flowers & Gifts 215-675-2271.
www.wetzelandson.com
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