Been feeling bummed about Andy's passing since hearing about it. Didn't know he was so sick. He still responded to email
messages during the 2 years of his illness. Last time I saw Andy, healthy, was in the computer room at GSFC. He was always
so upbeat in greeting me and I always was happy seeing him, just because he was such a good guy. We helped each
other out many times in the computer room, solving this problem or that, or just puzzling over things together. It's too bad
he was so young (only 2 months older than me). Also, my father passed away at 56 of the same disease, so that hit hard. I'll always think of Andy with fond memories. My sincere condolences to the family. I'll always be grateful having known Andy. I never write in people's obituaries, so this is a first for me. It probably shows how much I thought of him.

Andy was a valuable colleague at the Goddard DAAC.  Much of what we accomplished would not have been accomplished without him, and I know he fixed problems numerous times -- making my job a lot easier.  I was sad to hear of his passing and I wish to express my sympathy to his family.

Jim Acker

Andy was a special man. Thoughtful and caring and smart as a whip. I am proud to call him my mentor and friend! He helped me grow learn and analyze the situation.. and in sat ops there’s always a situation. Rest easy my brother from the south. You will be missed! Love, Shelley

I first met Andy when we both worked at the Goddard DAAC. From there we created a friendship mostly over golf. He was a great person and I feel blessed to have been his friend over the years. He was a pleasure to play golf with at the Slaggard league, but also our outings to Myrtle Beach and Ocean City.  He made this outings fun and memorable because of his personality. He was also an exceptional spades player as we often played cards after our golf outings.

Condolences to Andy's extended family.

I first met Andy 20 years ago when we worked together on a science data system for a NASA Earth Science mission.   Andy was a fantastic software engineer and he was great to work with because he always had an upbeat attitude and made work fun. 

A group of us from work played golf whenever we could and having Andy there made golfing extra enjoyable because he socially engaged with everyone and pulled the group together.  His personality was gentle, sincere, and caring.

I will always miss Andy's big smile and big heart.

I knew Andy for our years golfing at Glenn Dale and then Bowie in our Tuesday League.  Andy was the league scorer for several years.
Andy graciously took on those responsibilities and never shunned his duties.  
He was also very good natured and kind regardless of what happened.  Andy struck me as a kind-hearted individual and someone that didn’t have a bad word to say about anyone; always a nice smile on his face and a great attitude to boot.

Andy, you’ll be greatly missed by the golf league and we’ll keep an open heart for you and your family; my deepest condolences to Linda and the rest of the family in this loss.


I worked with Andy for many years at Goddard DAAC  he was excellent teacher and mentor.  Andy and his kids spend we had many fun times swimming and playing in the pool and having cook outs at our home.   He would come down on weekends at our beach cottage we had many fun times down at the bay with our NASA friends we all were like a family.  We lost touch the last few years but we will surly miss him.

Dinky & Rick

Deepest condolences to Andy’s family.  This is hard to take.  I’ve known Andy since the early 2000’s when we were working on the ICESat project.  Since then we worked on numerous projects at GSFC, with ICESat-2 being the latest.  He was a huge asset to our team and a tremendous resource.   He was a colleague and friend. He will be sorely missed.  

Andy was one of the first people I met when I started workin Maryland in 1988. He was a great mentor at work, always giving of his time and expertise, incredibly patient and kind, he never didn’t have a minute, or hour, to help me out. One of the best teachers I ever had.
Outside of work a great friend. We played a lot of softball together and endured many a Bullets game.
I had the privilege to visit with him in person a couple months ago. He weighed 119 pounds and was riddled by this awful disease. But with a huge smile on his face and strength and passion in his voice he spoke lovingly of Linda and his grandkids. “I was made to be a grandpa” he said with total loving conviction. He regaled us for two hours with memories from our shared past and even mixed in a couple unnecessary apologies. Ever the teacher, we were graced with one last life lesson. 
Rest In Peace my dear friend.

To Andy's family,
My condolences on your loss. I worked with Andy while he worked on the ICESat-2 project. He was an instrumental part of our group and he is going to be strongly missed by our entire group. Godspeed Andy.

Deepest condolences to Andy's family and circle of friends. When I was first hired on, it was Andy that had taken me under his wing and helped spin me up on all the great work our group is involved in. One of the most patient, knowledgable people I've ever worked with who knew so much at the system level. Always had taken the time and as much time as needed to convey things. Owed him a lot for getting me up and running so quickly.  When catching up on life always spoke endearingly of his family, especially his grandkids. Much much love and appreciation there. And was always super excited for the next opportunistic golf outing:) Was always great to talk to and I always looked forward to our conversations and interactions. Will be missed greatly.

Condolences to the Griffin family. I met Andy on the golf course when I joined the Slaggard Golf League at Glenn Dale. He was always fun to hang with and golf with. I also played golf with Andy on our annual Ocean City trips in October. We had great times on these trips. Rest in peace, Andy!! At least you are not suffering anymore.

My Dear Friend Linda,  My heart breaks for you , it has been for the past couple years, from the first time Andy got his diagnosis. I have been amazed at your strength, your perseverance, your fortitude, and all because of the beautiful love you and Andy share. Dear Lord, hold Linda & comfort her in the loss of her husband, Andy.  Help guide us their friends and family, for ways that we can be a support to Linda . Let her feel the love surrounding her. Andy, it was an honor getting to know you over these past 19 years. Your brilliant mind, your quiet humor, your kind soul, and how happily your love for Linda, filled her life! Please Lord, always let Linda feel his love! Andy, may you Rest In Peace, flying high on Angel Wings,  to be with God our Father! Peace be with you! 

OBITUARY

Andrew "Andy" Dale Griffin

July 23, 1964 – November 16, 2022

Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park

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