Daniel David Griffin

GRIFFIN, Daniel David
Of Cross Street in South Pulteney, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2007, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira after a brief illness. David was born on September 25, 1930, to Peter and Mary McGannon Griffin. He graduated from Corning Free Academy and attended General Motors Institute in Flint, Michigan. David and Shirley Kniffin were married on July 11, 1953. David was a member of the US Navy in the Korean Conflict, where he received the China Service Medal. He was the proprietor of Griffin's Garage in Painted Post prior to retiring from Corning Natural Gas Company in 1992. David loved living at Keuka Lake for many years, enjoying the view, as well as sailing, one of his favorite pastimes. He also enjoyed delivering buses for handicapped transportation during his retirement. David is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Shirley; daughters and sons-in-law, Michelle and Michael Quattrini of Corning, NY, Stephany and Morris Skenderian of Laguna Beach, CA; son, Daniel Griffin of Wayne, NY; and grandson, Richard Miller of Vail, CO. David is also survived by a dear cousin, The Rev. Father Robert F. McNammara of Rochester, NY; brother-in-law, Richard Kniffin of Corning, NY; sisters-in-law and husbands, Jane and Richard Goltry of Bath, NY, Rosalie and Lee Wilson of Tucson, AZ; several nieces and nephews, and many close friends. David was predeceased by his parents, Peter and Mary McGannon Griffin; brother, Peter Griffin; and sister, Patricia Ward. There will be no calling hours. A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, December 11th, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Gabriel's in Hammondsport, NY. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. The family will provide flowers. Donations can be made in David's name to The Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry, Box 76, Hammondsport, NY, or St. Gabriel's Church in Hammondsport. Arrangements are by LaMarche Funeral Home, Hammondsport, NY.