Celebrating the life of
Col. Daniel Thomas Fogarty
November 29, 1918 - September 19, 2012
Colonel Daniel Thomas "Tommy" Fogarty, AUS, Retired passed away on September 19, 2012 at home surrounded by family and under the care of Odyssey Hospice.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Mary Ann Brower Fogarty and his younger daughter, Ida Coleen Fogarty; sister Catherine Fogarty Davis; mother and stepfather, Mr. & Mrs. J. T. Farrell and his father, Daniel Fogarty, Sr.
He is survived by his three children who were the apple of his eye, Cynthia Exton Hugh, Gayle Young Fred and Daniel Fogarty III Marie. He had eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren to whom he was "Gran-Dan" all of whom he adored.
He attended Sacred Heart School, Marist Brothers School, Benedictine Military School Class of 1938. He graduated from the University of Louisville with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education and Health Science.
Dan was inducted into the Army on September 16, 1940. He was a member of Battery E, Irish Jasper Greens. He completed Officer Candidate School on December 4, 1942. As a second lieutenant his first assignment was with the 645th Tank Destroyers, 45th infantry division in Africa. His division was part of the invasion of Italy. Colonel Fogarty received several battle field promotions earning his first on Christmas Eve of 1943. In a span of sixteen months Colonel Fogarty advanced to the rank of Major. He served in the Korean War with the 1HQ 40th infantry Division Japan earning the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
Colonel Fogarty received three Bronze Stars, three Commendation Ribbons, The Purple Heart, European Service Ribbons, and Bronze Arrowhead with six battle stars, The Korean Service Ribbon three battle stars as well as many other foreign decorations from Italy, France, Korea and Vietnam.
Colonel Fogarty was active in many veterans' organizations. He was past chairman of the Veterans Council, Post 546 Military order of the Purple Heart and V.F.W. Post 4392. Past Veteran of the Year and a member of the Catholic War Veterans. He chaired the Chatham County Veterans Council V.A. Clinic Committee.
He was a member of the Hibernians Society, Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick, Kentucky Colonels, Irish Jasper Greens and Chatham Artillery.
One of Colonel Fogarty's proudest moments came when the World War II Monument Committee established a permanent monument in Savannah honoring all those who fought. To this committee, Dan wishes to give them a hearty "job well done".
Since I no longer live in Savannah, I am just now learning the sad news of Dan Fogarty's passing. He was such a dear man and I was honored to call him my friend. His fidelity to the Adoration Chapel was constant and it was always to joy to see him at morning Mass at St. James. I miss Savannah and now I am sad to learn that what I left behind has been diminished by Dan's absence. God Bless him.
- Joan Hug, Memphis, TN
To Cpt Fogarty & Family, I was truly sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Know that you and your family are in my prayers.
- Elaine Patterson, CCSO, Savannah, GA
Your family is our family and will always be in our hearts and prayers.
- L.D. Hollinger, Pooler, GA
To Col. Fogarty Family ~~~ We felt sorry your loss, God bless..... I would like to thank Col. Fogartyou for his kindness and I will miss him.
- Omelete House Lulu, Savannah, GA
Mr. Fogarty called me one of his angels as we prayed together at Adoration. Now he is one of mine. I will miss him and his wonderful spirit.
- Melinda Grotheer, Savannah, GA
Our sincere condolences. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Jonathan and Ingrid Lustig, Savannah, GA
Chip and Marie: Sorry to hear of your loss. Dan was a great friend. He and your mother was like grandparents to my children. They let my youngest son Logan wonder in their home at will.And explained to Micheal and Andrew that the only high school worth going to is BC. Your family has helped so many of us. The world is a better place because of them.
- Darwin Johnson, Sav, GA
Chip and Marie, We were honored to have met Dan. We met him through Martha and were fortunate enough to spend a few St Patrick's days with him. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. He will be greatly missed. Kathy and Marcia
- Kathy Jones, Savannah, GA
My sincere condolences to the family of a long ago buddy from Dick Stewart
- Col Richards Stewart, Savannah, GA
Col. Fogarty shared his friendship with me for many years. After my own Dad died, he stepped in and became a mentor to me. He has joined his family in Heaven. His pain and suffering are over. My sorrow is, I will never, again, receive his advice and counsel. To Chip and his sisters, your Dad is a hero and a patriot. He touched many lives. I am grateful that I was allowed to share a little bit of the Col. Thank you.
- Kevin J. Street, Savannah, GA
Chip and family, I have known the Col through chatting with him before mass at Sacred Heart. What a wonderful and Genuine man. He was always very kind and gracious. I am glad I knew him. God Bless Youa nd your family, Kevin Sheehan
- Kevin Sheehan, Savannah, GA
To the entire Family, A true American Patriot has passed.I was proud to call the Colonel my friend.We shared many laughs and serious moments together,going back to his times in Hawaii.He will be missed,but now reunited with his beloved.All of you will be in my prayers.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
I knew Dan for many years and was proud to call him my friend. We know he is a better place relieved of his worries. My condolences to the family, God bless you all.
- Marianne Heimes, Savannah, GA
Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Stephen Darnstaedt, pooler, GA
Chip, Marie, and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Know that our prayers are with you all. With deepest and heartfelt sympathy, Rick & Shelly
- Rick & Shelly Snow, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers go to the family and friends of this great American.
- Roy Harris, Savannah, GA
My Prayers are with you and your family.
- Gloria Ancrum Wilson, Rincon, GA
To All of the Family and Friends of Dan's I am truly sorry for your loss. Dan was a true gentleman and was loved by many. God has sent his angles to take him home as his reward for the upstanding life he has lead. He is now a Fogarty angel that will be looking over all of us.
- Paula Lutz Drawdy and Larry Drawdy, Ellabell, GA
We send our condolences, and if there is anything that you and your family need please let us know. we love you, and we will be praying for you and your family. God Bless. From CCSO Training Unit.
- Jayda Jackson, Savannah, GA
Capt. Fogarty, So sorry to hear about your Dad. I thought about him often and how things were going. My the Lord be your comforter at this time. Call if you need anything. Julie - CCSO
- JULIE HAUSER, Savannahy, GA
To Dan's family, I am sorry to hear of Dan's passing. He was one of the board members who hired me as manager of the Rose of Sharon in 1988. He was a good, kind man that helped a lot of people. I cared for him and I care about your loss. God Bless you.
- Alice Hudson, Savannah, GA
Chip and Marie, You are in our thoughts and prayers.May God help you and the family through this tough time.
- Dwayne and Siriwan Simpson, Savannah, GA
My prayers are with the Fogarty family .The Col. was a true friend to my father and to the Counihan family . He was always in my corner if I needed him .Another of the Greatest Generation gone !
- Brian Counihan Sr., savannah, GA
Chip, Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your Dad was very special to me as he was to so many of us. We will miss him but never forget him. Hopefully your family can find some comfort knowing that he is now back with his loving wife.
- Tom DeMaio, Savannah, GA
Dear Dan, Marie and the Fogarty family, Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. I pray that the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief and I send you thoughts of comfort. Remembered Joy Irish Poem Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free. I follow the plan God laid for me. I saw his face, I heard his call, I took his hand and left it all... I could not stay another day, To love, to laugh, to work or play; Tasks left undone must stay that way. And if my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss... Ah yes, these things I, too, shall miss. My life's been full, I've savoured much: Good times, good friends, a loved-one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief- Don't shorten yours with undue grief. Be not burdened with tears of sorrow, Enjoy the sunshine of the morrow. God Bless you all. Claire
- Claire Pimentel, Savannah, GA
Chip & Marie, our thoughts go with you both. We know how much you cared for Dan and how much you did for him. God bless you both. Herb & Carol
- Herb & Carol Harley, Savannah, GA
Since I no longer live in Savannah, I am just now learning the sad news of Dan Fogarty's passing. He was such a dear man and I was honored to call him my friend. His fidelity to the Adoration Chapel was constant and it was always to joy to see him at morning Mass at St. James. I miss Savannah and now I am sad to learn that what I left behind has been diminished by Dan's absence. God Bless him.
- Joan Hug, Memphis, TN
To Cpt Fogarty & Family, I was truly sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Know that you and your family are in my prayers.
- Elaine Patterson, CCSO, Savannah, GA
Your family is our family and will always be in our hearts and prayers.
- L.D. Hollinger, Pooler, GA
To Col. Fogarty Family ~~~ We felt sorry your loss, God bless..... I would like to thank Col. Fogartyou for his kindness and I will miss him.
- Omelete House Lulu, Savannah, GA
Mr. Fogarty called me one of his angels as we prayed together at Adoration. Now he is one of mine. I will miss him and his wonderful spirit.
- Melinda Grotheer, Savannah, GA
Our sincere condolences. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Jonathan and Ingrid Lustig, Savannah, GA
Chip and Marie: Sorry to hear of your loss. Dan was a great friend. He and your mother was like grandparents to my children. They let my youngest son Logan wonder in their home at will.And explained to Micheal and Andrew that the only high school worth going to is BC. Your family has helped so many of us. The world is a better place because of them.
- Darwin Johnson, Sav, GA
Chip and Marie, We were honored to have met Dan. We met him through Martha and were fortunate enough to spend a few St Patrick's days with him. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. He will be greatly missed. Kathy and Marcia
- Kathy Jones, Savannah, GA
My sincere condolences to the family of a long ago buddy from Dick Stewart
- Col Richards Stewart, Savannah, GA
Col. Fogarty shared his friendship with me for many years. After my own Dad died, he stepped in and became a mentor to me. He has joined his family in Heaven. His pain and suffering are over. My sorrow is, I will never, again, receive his advice and counsel. To Chip and his sisters, your Dad is a hero and a patriot. He touched many lives. I am grateful that I was allowed to share a little bit of the Col. Thank you.
- Kevin J. Street, Savannah, GA
Chip and family, I have known the Col through chatting with him before mass at Sacred Heart. What a wonderful and Genuine man. He was always very kind and gracious. I am glad I knew him. God Bless Youa nd your family, Kevin Sheehan
- Kevin Sheehan, Savannah, GA
To the entire Family, A true American Patriot has passed.I was proud to call the Colonel my friend.We shared many laughs and serious moments together,going back to his times in Hawaii.He will be missed,but now reunited with his beloved.All of you will be in my prayers.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
I knew Dan for many years and was proud to call him my friend. We know he is a better place relieved of his worries. My condolences to the family, God bless you all.
- Marianne Heimes, Savannah, GA
Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Stephen Darnstaedt, pooler, GA
Chip, Marie, and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Know that our prayers are with you all. With deepest and heartfelt sympathy, Rick & Shelly
- Rick & Shelly Snow, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers go to the family and friends of this great American.
- Roy Harris, Savannah, GA
My Prayers are with you and your family.
- Gloria Ancrum Wilson, Rincon, GA
To All of the Family and Friends of Dan's I am truly sorry for your loss. Dan was a true gentleman and was loved by many. God has sent his angles to take him home as his reward for the upstanding life he has lead. He is now a Fogarty angel that will be looking over all of us.
- Paula Lutz Drawdy and Larry Drawdy, Ellabell, GA
We send our condolences, and if there is anything that you and your family need please let us know. we love you, and we will be praying for you and your family. God Bless. From CCSO Training Unit.
- Jayda Jackson, Savannah, GA
Capt. Fogarty, So sorry to hear about your Dad. I thought about him often and how things were going. My the Lord be your comforter at this time. Call if you need anything. Julie - CCSO
- JULIE HAUSER, Savannahy, GA
To Dan's family, I am sorry to hear of Dan's passing. He was one of the board members who hired me as manager of the Rose of Sharon in 1988. He was a good, kind man that helped a lot of people. I cared for him and I care about your loss. God Bless you.
- Alice Hudson, Savannah, GA
Chip and Marie, You are in our thoughts and prayers.May God help you and the family through this tough time.
- Dwayne and Siriwan Simpson, Savannah, GA
My prayers are with the Fogarty family .The Col. was a true friend to my father and to the Counihan family . He was always in my corner if I needed him .Another of the Greatest Generation gone !
- Brian Counihan Sr., savannah, GA
Chip, Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your Dad was very special to me as he was to so many of us. We will miss him but never forget him. Hopefully your family can find some comfort knowing that he is now back with his loving wife.
- Tom DeMaio, Savannah, GA
Dear Dan, Marie and the Fogarty family, Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. I pray that the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief and I send you thoughts of comfort. Remembered Joy Irish Poem Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free. I follow the plan God laid for me. I saw his face, I heard his call, I took his hand and left it all... I could not stay another day, To love, to laugh, to work or play; Tasks left undone must stay that way. And if my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss... Ah yes, these things I, too, shall miss. My life's been full, I've savoured much: Good times, good friends, a loved-one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief- Don't shorten yours with undue grief. Be not burdened with tears of sorrow, Enjoy the sunshine of the morrow. God Bless you all. Claire
- Claire Pimentel, Savannah, GA
Chip & Marie, our thoughts go with you both. We know how much you cared for Dan and how much you did for him. God bless you both. Herb & Carol
- Herb & Carol Harley, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
