Thomas W.

Rogan

Thomas W. Rogan, Sr. of Sewaren passed away on Friday, November 13, 2026, at JFK Medical Center in Edison. He was 90 years old.

Born in Perth Amboy; He resided in Woodbridge before moving to Sewaren 53 years ago.

Tom was a 1955 Graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Perth Amboy where he was a standout Basketball Player.

Tom was an avid softball player with the Meade Street Aces as well as The Main Tavern teams.

He was employed as a supervisor with American Smelting and Refining in Perth Amboy for 29 years and then as a Laborer with Laborers Local # 72 in Perth Amboy before retiring in 1998.

A devoted grandfather he never missed watching his grandchildren play Hockey or Soccer.

When he was not spending time with his beloved wife Rosalie he enjoyed walking in the mall and Perth Amboy waterfront, spending mornings in church and running errands for friends. Depending on the season he was a devoted fan of The New York Yankees, New York Giants and the Duke Blue Devils

He was predeceased by his parents Richard and Mary Rogan; his sisters Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, Mary Gregor, Claire Woodward, Catherine Kuchie, and Margaret Gardner; his brothers James Rogan, Richard Rogan, and John Rogan.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years Rosalie Silagyi Rogan; his son Thomas W. Rogan, Jr. and his wife Laurene; his grandchildren Josh Rogan and Nicole Rogan and many nieces and nephews.

He was the proud godfather of John Rogan, William Rogan and Heidi Teresi

Funeral service will take place on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 9:30 am from Costello-Greiner Funeral Home 44 Green Street at Barron Avenue, Woodbridge. A 10:00 am Funeral Liturgy will take place at St. James R.C. Church. Cremation will be private.

Visiting hours will be Tuesday from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the funeral home.

Memorial Contributions can be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.