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Brian Griffin Obituary
Lifelong resident of Norwood, passed away suddenly, October 1, 2008, surrounded by his family at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Brighton at the age of 51. Devoted son of the late John and Anne (Dillon) Griffin.
Loving brother of John Rodger Griffin and his wife Carol of Norwood, the late Matthew Griffin of New York, and Mary "Katie" Griffin of Walpole.
Cherished uncle of Kelly (Griffin) Hollowell and her husband Mark and their daughter Grace of Wrentham. Beloved Uncle of Andrew Griffin of Norwood.
Also survived by many loving cousins and friends.
Brian attended Norwood public schools, graduating from Shaw Prep in Boston. He worked for many years in the food service industry.
Funeral from the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole St., (Rte 1A) NORWOOD, on Monday, October 6, 2008 at 9 :00 am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine of Siena Church 547 Washington Street, Norwood, at 10:00am. Interment to follow at Highland Cemetery, Norwood. Visiting hours at the funeral home on Sunday from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. Late longtime member of the Colonial Boys Fife & Drum Corps of Norwood.
Gillooly Funeral Home
781-762-0174
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Memories and Condolences
for Brian Griffin
5 Entries
Katie
October 23, 2008
Brian: I can't begin to describe the gap in our family without you.
You will always be my baby brother.
Love you and miss you forever.
Joan
October 7, 2008
Brian: Words can't begin to express how deeply you were loved and how much you will be missed. Forever in my heart.
Madaline Santana
October 6, 2008
Good Bye Brian I will miss you.
I will pray for you and your family.
your co working and friend from Benchmark Sales.
bob gugliotta
October 4, 2008
bird you will be missed when i look to the front line at every parade love ya and miss ya
Michael & Sue-Ann Rush
October 4, 2008
Warm Summer Sun
Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night.
By Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
The Poetry Foundation
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