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William Grogan

Worcester, Massachusetts

1924 - 2015

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William R. Grogan, 90WORCESTER - William R. Grogan, dean emeritus of undergraduate studies at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), died May 12, 2015 at the age of 90. A visionary leader and bold innovator, he helped design the WPI Plan, the Institute's renowned project-based approach to...

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Oh how I still miss this great man and true friend!

There are few words to offer in praise of a man who did not seek praise. Bill will continue to abide within those he taught and befriended. I am a much better person for having known him. Here's to you Bill.

rest in peace..

He was a very kind, thoughtful, caring person whom we were fortunate to know and grow to love. May he rest joyfully with his beloved Mae.

Thank you for serving our country. May your family find comfort in their faith and may you Rest in Peace.

Bill was a great man and a true friend.I have great memories of "hanging out" with Bill, his brother Ed, and his WPI buddies. We worked together in the 60's at GE Ordnance in Pittsfield, and I can recall all the great times we had at Pontussac Lake. Bill was the magnet that attracted so many super people. He had a great laugh and an infectious smile, always seeming to thrive in the companionship of others.He was such a dear friend and will be sorely missed.
Denny Sullivan, Bourne, Cape Cod

Professor Grogan, the most interesting unassuming gentleman I have ever met and with integrity and ambition most us could only hope for. Farewell and smooth sailing and don't forget your typewriter.

Lee Emmerton

There are not enough superlatives to encompass the breadth and depth of the dedication Bill Grogan provided over decades of service to WPI and its students, fellow faculty members and thousands of alumni he inspired over the years. He has been a true pillar of WPI.

Brilliant, practical, congenial and to many of us who were close to him in the informal setting and could participate in some lively bull sessions. He was both engaged and engaging.

Dear Bill, we wish you fair winds...