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William Ospina-Griffiths Obituary

WILLIAM J. OSPINA - GRIFFITHS AGE: 21 GREEN TWP. William J. Ospina-Griffiths, 21, died on Sunday, July 5, 2009. Born in Dover, he was a life resident of Green Twp. He attended Manhattan College in Bronx, NY and was currently attending Centenary College in Hackettstown. He was employed as a sales associate with Out Door Entertainment in Hackettstown. He is survived by his mother, Priscilla Griffiths; his step-father, Gustavo Valverde; his brother, Frank at home and his maternal grandfather and grandmother, Wesley G. and Carmella H. Griffiths of Green Twp. Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, July 9, 2009 at 10 a.m. at Morgan Funeral Home, Inc., 31-33 Main St. Netcong.

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Published by Daily Record on Jul. 9, 2009.

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July 23, 2009

Our son Michael shared a room with Will at Manhattan College. We are all deeply saddened by the tragedy of your loss. The memory of Will's welcoming exuberance and gracious smile will be remembered by all.
The Steinwachs Family

Dave Haney

July 17, 2009

Willie was one of the sweetest kids I ever had the pleasure of teaching. Even when he was an older student, he would alway say hello and sometimes even give me a hug when he saw me in the hall.

Please accept my deepest condolences and know I am thinking of you during this sad time. Our loss is Heaven's gain.

Suzanne Morris

July 14, 2009

Dear Priscilla and family:

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I cannot imagine the pain and grief that you are feeling at this time. I will always remember Willie from the 2 years that I was his math teacher at Green Hills. He was so full of life and had such a geat personality. You are in my prayers. God's blessings to you all

July 11, 2009

We love Will very much and are praying for all of you.
Melanie Vanni

fjohn reinke (mc1968)

July 10, 2009

The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow attendee and the family at this time. Attendees are recognized on the theory "if it's important to some to mention in an obit, then we can spare a few prayers". Perhaps, the time at MC was both formative and important to our comrade. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself … any man’s death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.

Nancy Luckey

July 9, 2009

Dear Priscilla and family,
Our prayers and sympathy go out to you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss and can not imagine the pain you are all feeling. We pray that through memories of Will and the love of family you are all able to get through the difficult days ahead. God bless you. The Luckey Family

Marie Brennan

July 9, 2009

Priscilla, we are so very sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine what you are going through, but please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Even though we never met him personnally, the love in your heart for him was so apparent, every weekend at Travelers, that we felt he was an extension of our family (as are you). God Bless you all. The Brennan Family.

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