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John Griffin Obituary

GRIFFIN, John B. Jr. Of Boynton Beach, FL, formerly of Swampscott, Oct. 17. Beloved husband of Rosemary (Ward). Devoted father of Matthew Griffin of Lynn and John B. Griffin, III of Hypoluxo, FL. Predeceased by his parents, Commander John B. and Catherine (Connolly) of Woburn. Beloved brother of Joseph and his wife Genie of East Falmouth and Kathleen Hogan and her husband Martin of Woburn. Dearly loved by Anna DiRocco of Lynn, Ronia Hutchinson of Hypoluxo, FL and many relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life on Sunday October 26th at 12 Noon at the Nahant Country Club, followed by a reception until 4 PM.

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 24, 2008.

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Patti and Eddie Kennedy

October 27, 2008

There are not enough words to describe such a wonderful husband, dad, brother, friend.
Boynton won't be the same without Jack. Thanks for the memories...you will be missed.

Heidi Ferrante

October 25, 2008

To a man that meant so much to us- We love you and will miss you dearly-

:( Heidi, Mark, Emma and Isabelle Ferrante

Thomas Olson

October 24, 2008

My condolences to Mary and the boys, I work with John at
Lufthansa for many years, I have nothing but fond memories of your father and husband.
Tom Olson

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