November 7, 1934 ~ December 28, 2018
Washingtonville, NY
James J. Griffin, 84 of Washingtonville, NY, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018. James was born on November 7, 1934 to the late Walter A. and Grace (Kelly) Griffin in Lawrence, MA. He graduated Central Catholic in 1952, served in the military, was a Korean War veteran, and then graduated Merrimack College in 1963. He was the Director of Data Processing Systems for North American Phillips before his retirement in 1997.
James Griffin was a devoted father to whom family always came first. Even when times got tough, which they often did, he kept on going and got the job done. He was an avid New England Patriot fan, who loved to talk football or discuss the merits of different teams and how they stacked up. He loved playing cards and going to the beach, and taught all of his children and grandchildren a great love for both of these.
He is survived by his beloved daughters and sons, Margaret and Chhaya Griffin, Colleen Doyle, Honora Griffin and James Griffin, son-in-law, Thomas Doyle, and his cherished grandchildren: Brendan MacBride, Kelly MacBride, James MacBride, Katie Doyle and Dakota Griffin. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Memorial Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday, January 4 at the David T. Ferguson Funeral Home, 20 North St., Washingtonville, NY. A Christian Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 5th at St. Mary’s Church in Washingtonville.
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