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William E. Griffin passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 1, 2012, after a long illness. He was 79 years old.
William was born in Yonkers, N.Y., the eldest child of William Edmund and Madeline Lane Griffin. He was educated in Yonkers schools and received his Bachelor of Business Administration from Manhattan College in 1954. After serving two years with the United States Army in Germany, he attended Villanova University School of Law, and was admitted to the New York Bar in 1960. He practiced Corporate and Business Law in Yonkers, N.Y. and later in Bronxville. In May of 1960 he married Margaret Olive O'Hara, who survives.
From 1960 through 1963 he served as Research Counsel to New York Lieutenant Governor Malcolm Wilson. He was elected as a member of the Westchester County Board of Supervisors from 1963 through 1965.
Mr. Griffin was one of the original organizers of Hudson Valley Bank. He served as a director since its inception in 1972, and became Chairman of the Board in 1990. He served in that capacity until May of this year.
Mr. Griffin was a member of the President's Council for the Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace Foundation. He was President of the Thomas and Agnes Carvel Foundation and a member of the Development Committee of St. Joseph's Seminary. He served as a director of many charitable organizations, including Northern Ireland Children's Enterprise (NICE), the Monsignor Robert Fox Memorial Shelter for battered women, and the Hudson Valley National Foundation. He served as a Knight of Malta of the Roman Catholic Church. He was a former President of the Society of Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, Westchester Chapter.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his three children, Colleen, Daniel (Kathleen) and Katherine Griffin, and six grandchildren, Shannon, William, Jack, Michael, Sean and Brian; his brother Gary Griffin, sister Arlene Meyer, and many nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held at Flynn Memorial Home, Yonkers, N.Y., from 2:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, September 5, 2012. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, September 6th at 10 AM at St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York City. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Joseph's Seminary, 201 Seminary Avenue, Yonkers, N.Y. 10704.
Flynn Memorial Home, Inc.
1652 Central Park Avenue
Yonkers, NY 10710
914-963-5178
www.flynnmemorialhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for William Griffin
Josephine Taduran
September 29, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
September 29, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
John/Catherine Sagan
September 11, 2012
All our memories of Billy are of laughter and joy--sunshine, boats skimming the waters of LBI, huge fish dinners with growing numbers of family and friends, his huge figure surrounded by children. We will miss a great man who was a privilege to know. His generosity enriched the lives of so many...including ours.
Dora A Coriano
September 7, 2012
I would like to extend my heart felt sympathy to the family of Bill Griffin. He will be missed by all of us at Hudson Valley Bank.
St. Peter School
September 7, 2012
The prayers and sincerest condolences of St. Peter School goes out to Mrs. Griffin and the family, friends and colleagues of Mr. Griffin. His extreme kindness continues to make an impact on the lives of many students, and his example will serve to inspire us all for a lifetime. God bless and keep you.
September 6, 2012
The Westchester and Yonkers communities will sorely miss the kindness, generosity and compassion of Bill Griffin.His passing leaves a lifetime of good deeds that we can all emulate.
Thank you for all your kindnesses over many years. Peter X. Kelly
Herbert Ochoa
September 6, 2012
I had the previledge and pleasure to work for Mr. Griffin during my tenure at Hudson Valley Bank. He was a gentleman, a great leader who inspired many of us. My deepest condolences to the Griffin family.
September 5, 2012
our deepest sympathy for your loss. The John Fee Family
September 5, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Tom Iervolino
September 5, 2012
Thank you for you kind yet firm guidance. Your love of family and friends is something that I have spent my life trying to emulate.
jim Veneruso
September 5, 2012
I had the privege and honor to work with Bill for 34 years first as a summer law school clerk, as an associate and then as his partner. He was a mentor, professsionally and personall, for Bill lived life to the fullest.
Paul Cocozza
September 4, 2012
Bill was always there to listen if you had a problem. He would help in any way that he could.
He was involved in so many charitable organizations. He was always on the go.
He was a great leader for Hudson Valley.
My sincere condolences to the Griffin family.
Guss Hayes
September 4, 2012
Thank you Mr G for the kindness and opportunities you have bestowed on me over the last 30 years, to me you were truly a great friend always ready to offer a helping hand. Ollie, Colleen, Danny,Kathleen my thoughts and prayers are with you.
September 4, 2012
58 years have passed since our first meeting at Fort Dix. I have been fortunate to have shared your family and your friends, our days in Germany, of fledging law firm that has flourished, memorable holidays in Beach Haven, Florida and the Bahamas, golf, Knollwood, Inverary and Winged Foot, etc.
You were always the driving force, the guide and the leader in all regards but more importantly, the best friend I have ever had.
Rest In Peace.
Gerry Kane
14 Francis Ave, Apt 3B
Nyack,NY 10960
Ellen Imbimbo
September 4, 2012
Dear Dan & Kathleen - I heard much about your Dad over the years of your friendship with my nephew Paul. My sincere condolences to the Griffin family.
Kate Cunningham
September 4, 2012
From all of us at NICE (Northern Ireland Children's Enterprise), our heartfelt condolences are sent to the Griffin family. Bill was a wonderful supporter of our program, and he will be sorely missed for his years of philanthropic work in many charities throughout Westchester and beyond.
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
September 4, 2012
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. 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.
Janie Hagan
September 3, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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