Albert F. Grogan

ALBANY- Albert Frederick Grogan, 70, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. He was born April 18, 1939 and was the son of Albert and Cecelia (Bryfonski) Grogan.  A lifelong resident of Albany, he was a graduate of the Vincentian Institute. He served in the US Air Force from 1958-1962. He graduated from Russell Sage College and was employed by the VA Hospital in Albany until his retirement.

He is survived by his children Deborah A.  (Robert) Miller of N. Blenheim, NY and a son Thomas A. Grogan and Mary Marks of Juneau, Alaska, his grandchildren,  Airman Recruit  Cody Grogan USN. and Claire, Lillian and Katherine Miller, a brother James and his wife Judith Grogan, of Pataskala, OH and 3 nieces and 2 nephews. Albert is also survived by his lifelong friend and former wife Dawne R. Guidry of Scotia, NY.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at the All Saints Church, Homestead Street, Albany, on Friday March 19 at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery in Albany.  In lieu of flowers contributions can be made in memory of Albert to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 5 Computer Drive West, Suite 100, Albany, NY 12205