Eleanor I. Griffin

1927 - 2019

Griffin, Eleanor I. EAST GREENBUSH Eleanor I. Griffin, 92 of East Greenbush, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Born on January 14, 1927, in Ramapo, N.Y. and raised in Tivoli, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Russell and Ethel (Robbins) Cross. Eleanor married Francis "Billy" Griffin on December 26, 1946, and he predeceased her on September 18, 2010. In 1956, Eleanor and her husband moved from their home in Tivoli and built their family home in East Greenbush. For many years and until her retirement, she worked for the U.S. Government as a clerk in the Immigration and Selective Services Department. Active in her community, Eleanor was a member of the Community Seniors of East Greenbush and participated in the Eddy DayBreak. Known for her beauty and bright blue eyes. Eleanor was always very social and was the life of the party. She was mother of Nancy (Gary) Vroman of Amsterdam; grandmother "Nana" of Julie (fiance Matthew Mattiace) Pazinko of East Greenbush; and is also survived by numerous extended family, caregivers, and friends. In addition to her husband, a brother Russel Cross predeceased her. During her last few months, Eleanor touched the lives of many, and was loved by her companions and caregivers. Friends may call at the Burnett & White Funeral Homes on Saturday, August 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Red Church Cemetery, Tivoli. Arrangements are under the direction of Burnett & White Funeral Homes, 7461 S. Broadway, Red Hook, N.Y.For directions, or to sign the online guestbook, please visit www.Burnett-White.com.