Joseph David McGrogan
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Joseph David McGrogan, 58, of Parkesburg, died at his home on Friday, November 17, 2017. Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Joseph B. McGrogan and Ann McCormick McGrogan.
He is survived by four children; Kira M. McGrogan of Phoenixville, David J. McGrogan of Phoenixville, Gabriel Q. McGrogan of Honey Brook and Liliana Jo McGrogan of Honey Brook, one brother Michael J. McGrogan of West Chester and two sisters Kathleen Forsythe of West Chester and Joann Gilbert of Douglassville, PA. He was preceded in death by two siblings; Maureen McGrogan Howard and Kenneth J. McGrogan.
Joe was a County resident all his life and a 1978 graduate of Henderson High School in West Chester. He was a parishioner at Our Lady of Consolation Church of Parkesburg.
Joe was very passionate about music. He lived his life singing and playing the bass in many bands.
Joe was active in martial arts and earned the rank of 2nd degree black belt.
Joe loved taking pictures of God's work. The sky was a canvas that only He could paint on. Joe captured many of these pictures and shared them with family and friends daily with encouragement, love and faith.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 11 AM at Our Lady of Consolation Church, 603 W. 2nd Avenue, Parkesburg, PA 19365 with visitation from 10 until 11 AM. Interment will follow at St. Agnes Cemetery, West Chester, PA. A viewing will be held on Friday, November 24, 2017 from 6 to 8 PM at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, PA
Online condolences at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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My deepest, heart felt
My deepest, heart felt Sympathy to the Mcgorgan family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Joe was so suddenly taken
Joe was so suddenly taken which is heartbreaking for the ones he left behind but we can be comforted in that he didn’t suffer. Joe was one of the nicest, down to earth, most heartfelt guys I know, and as his ex-wife I have always been thankful that I’ve continued to feel that way about him after all of these years! And yes, I was among his recipients of his sunrise photos and sayings of the day, and I will truly miss those. I’d like to think he has a front row seat to the most spectacular sunrises from this day forward!
Kathy
May treasured memories of
May treasured memories of precious moments together help ease the pain in this time of sorrow. May the peace of God bring comfort and soothe your hearts as you rely on him for strength. Philippians 4:6,7
Rest High on that Mountain....Joe
Joe.........I always think of you when I hear this tune....
There are places I remember all my life
Though some have changed
Some forever, not for better
Some have gone and some remain
All these places have their moments
Of lovers and friends I still can recall
Some are dead and some are living
In my life I loved them all
And with all these friends and lovers
There is no one compares with you
And these mem'ries lose their meaning
When I think of love as something new
And I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life I loved you more.........
Rest in God's most Heavenly Peace
Sherry....
To the McGrogan Family, I am
To the McGrogan Family, I am so sorry for your loss.
My husband and I had the privilege of teaching his children, Gabriel and Liliana in PREP. He was so proud of them. Even recently, as they were seen as altar servers, his eyes would light up when we complimented him on how well his children were doing; Liliana with the most beautiful smile and Gabe with his expertise in knowing just what to do.
This summer, I got to see Joe often at daily mass. As one of the guys sharing some fellowship outside church after mass, he always had a kind word to share with me as I was leaving. He will be missed.
May God hold him in his loving arms, rest in peace,
Robin McCracken
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To Joe's family and friends my thoughts and prayers are with you. I worked withbJoe at Burroughs many Years ago. He was always a kind and funny person. Rest In Peace Joe.