Michael J. Grogan, 88, of Melrose MA, retired firefighter of 37 years on the Melrose Fire Department company 1, Ladder 1 passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 17, 2023 at home. Michael was born in the Bronx, New York in 1935 to Michael J Grogan and Helen (Rodgers) Grogan. He attended Queens Technical High School before leaving to join the Army where he was a paratrooper and ranger.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents, sister Joan Scott, brother Donald Grogan and brother John Grogan. Michael is survived by his wife of 57 years Judith E. (Baldwin) Grogan, daughter Patricia A. Grogan of Stockton CA, son Michael J Grogan of Melrose, MA, daughter Marjorie (Marcy) Ouellette and husband John, and son Christopher A. Grogan and wife Andrea. Michael is also survived by his three grandchildren Alexa K. Ouellette, Luke M. Grogan and Madeline L. Grogan. Further survived by Sisters in law Barbara Baldwin, Deborah Baldwin, Nancy Baldwin, Mary-Ann Grgoan, and Brother in Law Lawrence Baldwin along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

Mike joined the Army in 1952 as a Ranger and Paratrooper, enjoying his time in Germany, after serving 6 years, he returned to New York and then moved to Melrose MA, where he met his wife and joined the Melrose Fire Department on January 3, 1963. After serving 37 years with the fire department he retired January 30, 2000. Mike loved telling stories, many of which you got to hear many times. Mike loved telling jokes, tinkering with things he had no business trying to fix and spending time with family and friends.

Visiting hours will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Thursday, December 28, 2023, from 5:00-7:00PM. A funeral service will be held at the Gately Funeral Home on Friday, December 29, 2023, at 11:00AM. Relatives & friends respectfully invited to attend. Interment will be private. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Greg Hill Foundation, Make a Wish or a charity of your choice.