Richard D. Big Rich Grogan Sr;75;of Monessen;departed this world on Thursday;Jan.5;2012. He was born July 30;1936;in Charleroi;the son of the late Bertha Levy Thompson and Andrew Grogan Sr.;and stepfather;Stanley Thompson. In addition to his parents;he was preceded in death by a son;Albert Albie Grogan;daughter;Lynn Grogan Chaney;grandson;Robert Jboy Bristol;brother;Ronald Grogan;sister;Fannie Heath;and nephew;Joseph JoJo Heath. He was retired from Wheeling- Pittsburgh Steel after 30 years of service. He also worked for Agape Day Treatment Center in Monessen;sharing numerous vocational skills with the students. He coached midget league football for many years;and he was an excellent softball player. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years;Shirley Grogan;daughters;Darlene Grogan;Lorrie Grogan;Cheresse (Robert) Grogan-Bristol;with whom he lived;sons;Richard Grogan Jr.;David Grogan and Byron Grogan;Marsha Levy-Ingraham;who was like a daughter to him;sisters;Arlene Tyler;Karen (Charles) Grogan-Ford;Pat Grogan;Joan Grogan;Vonnie (Butch) Duncan and Lois Thomas;brothers;Andrew Grogan Jr.;Dale Grogan and Raymond Grogan;30 grandchildren;eight great-grandchildren;a childhood friend;William Bronson;and numerous nieces;nephews;other relative and friends. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m.Sunday;Jan.8;2012;in Mt.Calvary Baptist Church;230 Reed Ave.;Monessen. An additional viewing will be held in the church on Monday;Jan.9;from 10 to 11 a.m.;the hour of service with Minister Millie Thomas officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the BEVERLY C.DRAPER FUNERAL HOME INC.;608 Sixth St.;Monessen;(724) 684-6242.