Joseph A. Rogan, 89, of Wolcott, CT passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2014. He was born on July 26, 1924 to Ruth (Weaver, Rogan) Arthis and Austin Rogan. He graduated from Niagara Falls High School Class of 1943 and served in the United States Army from 1943 to 1946. Joe was first stationed in England and was involved with the D-Day landing and World War II campaigns in France, Belgium, and Germany. Joe married Margaret Berds in l949. He worked at Kimberly Clark until its closing and then retired from Union Carbide. He was a member of St. Teresas Church in Niagara Falls and then St. Pius X in Wolcott. Joe is survived by his daughter, Janet Tynan (William) with whom he made his home for the last 3 years, his granddaughter, Jessica Tynan-Lynch (Charles) and great-grand daughters Charlotte Tynan Lynch and Mae Rogan Lynch all of Wolcott, CT He also leaves his step-sister, Mary Ann Meyers of Florida and step-brother James Arthis of New Jersey. He was predeceased by his sister Ruth Fergen, stepfather George Arthis, and step brother George Arthis. He resided in Niagara Falls, New York for 86 years. Joe volunteered at Memorial Medical Center on the coffee cart for many years and was a member of the Retired Mens Club, local senior centers and travel groups. He was able to travel across the country with his friends and accompanied his family on numerous trips and cruises to Ireland, Alaska, the Mediterranean and most notably he attended the 60th Anniversary of D-Day. He was also a lawn bowler and wood carver. Affectionately known as "Great" to his two great granddaughters, he was an avid reader and crossword puzzle solver almost until the end of his life. The family would like to thank Dr. Bowen, Dr. Quinn and Robin McCormack for their kind care during his 3 year battle with his illnesses, the staff of VITAS both outpatient and at St. Marys Hospital, the many, wonderful personnel at Cheshire House for their compassionate care during his last 3 months and special thanks to Stephanie Tynan who provided home assistance. A funeral Mass will be on Wednesday directly at St. Pius X Church in Wolcott at 10am. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 5-8pm at Woodtick Memorial, 420 Woodtick Rd. Entombment will take place at a later date in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Lewiston, New York next to his wife of 48 years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society 1075 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT 06708, the Friends of the Niagara Falls Public Library, 1425 Main St. Niagara Falls, New York 14305 or the Wolcott Public Library, 469 Bound Line Road, Wolcott, CT 06716. To leave condolences or to share a memory, please visit www.woodtickmemorial.com

Service Information Service Wednesday January 29, 2014 10:00 AM St. Pius X Church 525 Woodtick Rd. Wolcott, CT 06716 -->