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WILLIAM ALOYSIUS BROGAN Jr.

WILLIAM ALOYSIUS BROGAN Jr. obituary, Ormond Beach, FL

WILLIAM BROGAN Obituary

William Aloysius Brogan, Jr., 75, passed away February 7, 2010, after a battle with Lung Cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family in his final days. Bill, known to some as "Butch", was born on June 6, 1934, in Wilkes-Barre, PA. At a young age, he and his family moved to Elizabeth, NJ. As an adult, he moved to Daytona Beach, FL. A combat wounded veteran of the Korean conflict, he enlisted in the Army at the age of 17 and served with the 224th Infantry Regiment and was awarded 2 Purple Hearts and 1 Bronze Star Medal. He was the post commander of the American Legion Post 248 (Colonia, NJ), Post 50 (Daytona Beach, FL), the American Legion Post 270 (Port Orange, FL), the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 84 (Daytona Beach), the Commander, and later Adjutant of the Military Order of the Purple Heart in Daytona Beach, FL. He owned several service stations in Florida and New Jersey, and was a mechanic for most of his life. He later found enjoyment working with drug dogs at K-9 security for Hank Nolin in Port Orange, FL. He lived his last few months with his daughter and son-in-law, Maggie and Ray Craddock, Jr., (FL). He is also survived by his wife Irene; son and daughter-in-law, James and Sarah Brogan (FL); daughters, Kate Brogan-Haas (OH), Mary and Paul O'Hayon-Ankney (PA), and Bianca and James Brogan-Yasika (FL); as well as Helene and Warren Nahulak (NJ); Walter and Vickey Kulaga (NJ); and Fred and Jacqui Kulaga (England); sisters, Mary Ann Doty (PA); Teresa Weiss (NJ); Judy and Ed Boone (NJ); Beth and Glenn Iverson (PA); Kate and Bob Fettweis (NJ); 11 grand-daughters; 7 grandsons; 9 great-grandchildren. Services will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 11:00am at Basilica of St. Paul's Catholic Church, 317 Mullally Street, Daytona Beach, FL. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made in his name to Disabled American Veterans, Humane Society and American Cancer Society. Condolences are welcome and may be shared with the family online at www.lohmanfuneralhomes.com

Published by Daytona Beach News-Journal on Feb. 10, 2010.
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I love you Popop. It has been a year today and I miss you greatly.
love you,
Megan

February 7, 2011

REST IN PEACE FOR YOU ARE NOW IN A BETTER PLACE! GOD BLESS,DONNA COHEN

DONNA COHEN

February 12, 2010

On behalf of all the members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 316 Volusia (Daytona) our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Bill was dedicated in helping his fellow veterans and we all thank him for his service to our country.

SSgt. Rod Phillips (101st ABN)
Senior Vice Commander
Military Order Purple Heart
Chapter 316

SSgt Rod Phillips

February 11, 2010

Uncle Butch you will be missed! Rest in Peace until we meet again.

Tricia Bilbo

February 10, 2010

I am so sorry to hear about your dad. He was a great man and I'm glad to have known him. He will be missed. Love, Judy Burchfield

Judy Burchfield

February 10, 2010

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