James F. Brogan, a resident of Charlestown for several years and has lived in the Boston area for many years, died on Monday, December 26, 2011 at The Beth Israel-Deaconess Hospital in Boston with his family at his side after an extended illness. He was 70 years old.
Jim was born in Queens, New York to the late James and Ann (Krupskas) Brogan. He grew up in Brooklyn, New York and was a graduate of Bishop Loughlin High School where he excelled in basketball. He graduated from Columbia University in 1963 and excelled in basketball there also. Jim also graduated from The Management Development Program at Harvard University School of Business. Jim worked as a Sales Executive within the insurance industry for many years. He was a former board member of The Friends of Charlestown Navy Yard, The Harvard/Kent School Partnership Board and The Flagship Wharf Condo Association.
Jim is the beloved husband of Terri (Healey) Brogan. He is the devoted father of Hannah Brogan of Charlestown, James F. Brogan and his wife Felicia of Coral Springs, Florida, Michael S. Brogan and his wife Anna of Collegeville, Pennsylvania and David R. Brogan of Port Washington, New York. He is the loving Grandfather of James, Emma, Luke and Olivia. He is the beloved brother of William Brogan of New York.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Jim's Funeral on Friday, December 30, 2011 at 10 a.m. from The Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown followed by his Funeral Mass in St. Francis De Sales Church, 313 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown at 11 a.m. Burial is private. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2011 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make a memorial donation in Jim's name to The Prostate Cancer Foundation, 1250 Fourth St. Santa Monica, California 90401.